11-10-2013, 10:43 PM
Quote:does this helmet strike anyone else as remarkably similar to the chamfron decorations which have been found in the UK - most recently at Caerleon (although they are dragging their feet over saying it is chamfrom) and also - possibly - Castleford?As I pointed out this weekend, the few clues there are point firmly to the late 2nd/early 3rd centuries for the CG helmet, whereas that Caerleon chamfron (they are still working on the excavation and conservation - it takes a long time - so they are unlikely to make any premature announcements on it) could easily be residual, to judge from the similarity in the fitting you illustrated with the Vindolanda piece. The Spanish Corbridge-type lorica seg finds have reinforced the notion of longevity of at least some Roman military equipment first hinted at by Coolus helmets turning up in Britain. By similarity are you referring to the Phrygian caps on that fitting and the roundel from Castleford?
Mike Bishop
