07-21-2011, 05:04 PM
No, I would say it is way steeper. Also the neck guard is formed quite different, shorter, round edges, and it sits way deeper. If you look at the creases, they donĀ“t leave that much space to move it up until the metal is even again.
Also:
Quote:The neck guard not only slopes downwards, but it also curves inwards.
Nonetheless it is possibly a Helmet that belonged to someone in a turma. Since it was found in an old arm of the Rhine, the context in which it was used is quite unclear. Could it be a votive inscription for a spoil? By several soldiers, maybe?
Quote:QV(intus) SALONIVS T(urma?) RONI", then POPNIS (l), CASTIC/TI(?) © and IVSTI ®.But apparently not sure T(urma?).... Hm.
Anyway, most helmets that have a clear cavalry context have short neckguards. Which IMO is very sensible.
Christian K.
No reconstruendum => No reconstruction.
Ut desint vires, tamen est laudanda voluntas.
No reconstruendum => No reconstruction.
Ut desint vires, tamen est laudanda voluntas.