H.R.Robinson Helmet Typology

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I think we could put point 8. under point 3. Eyebrows are decoration no? Would you class tinning as decoration, or would that be part of point 1.?
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How about cheek guard(s) present? Y/N
Cheek guard plain/decorated/embossed (P/D/E)
Cheek guard Material Cu/Fe/ Fe - edged in Cu (Cu/Fe/FeE)

The helmet from a private collection displayed at Carnuntum recently has a brass bowl and iron cheek guards. It's the only one like this I am aware of but... Using Mike's initial points would not give a clear description of the entire helmet, just the bowl. With these new points.. you get a Cu-H-N-Y-S-Y-S-Y-Y-Y-A-Y-P-FeE-N


1) What's the bowl made of?: Cu Fe or U (copper, iron or unknown)
(2) What shape is the bowl? B (bulbous), C (conical), H (hemispherical), S (segmented), U (unknown, if damaged)
(3) Is the bowl decorated in any way? Y, N, U
(4) Neck guard (i.e. is there one?): Y, N, U
(5) Neck guard orientation: H (horizontal), S (sloped), N (none)
(6) Brow guard: Y, N, U
(7) Brow guard orientation: H, S, N, U
(8) Crest knob: Y, N
(9)Crest knob decoration? Y, N, U
(10) Is there ear protection? Y, N
(12) Was/is ear protection integral to the helmet bowl, or applied? I, A
(13) Are there cheek guards?: Y, N
(14)Cheek guard plain/decorated/embossed (P/D/E)
(15)Cheek guard Material Cu/Fe/ Fe - edged in Cu (Cu/Fe/FeE)
(16) Is there a face mask? Y, N