Despite its relative friability, I'm inclined to think brass made good helmets, since the Moro arsenal appears to have consisted largely, if not solely, of edged weapons. Had they, in addition, used percussive arms, clubs, maces, etc., this might not have been the case. There are two other known Moro helmet types; these are made of horn panels and brass mail (like the coats) or composed of a large number of pinned horn strips. I think the materials and structure of those fall into line with this argument as well. So, that alarming big hole and crumpling Charles is seeing on the comb of the helmet is a spot where it has been smashed, rather that cut, by something.
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