11-02-2013, 12:03 PM
Quote:since it first came to light I have always had some kind of reservations about the Griffin on the top of it indeed this does have a curve to it but does it truly belong there. ?The solder on the underside of the griffin was matched to traces of solder on top of the helmet bowl by the conservator. There's nothing unusual in soldered crest or plume holders on helmets so I don't see a problem with this. Moreover, the socket for the jewel on the front of the griffin ornament matches similar jewel settings on 3rd-century sports helmets.
Mike Bishop
