09-12-2002, 08:58 AM
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Reading my newly purchased copy of "Roemische Helme" by Junkelmann I find mention of montefortino style helmets cast in bronze. I recall from H Russell Robinson in "Armour of Imperial Rome" that any sign of casting on the bowl of a Roman helmet meant that it was a forgery. Has the accepted wisdom about this changed since Robinson's time? Are some genuine Roman helmets indeed cast, or are some of the (admittedly weirdo looking) helmets in the Axel Guttmann collection (dare I say it) fakes?<br>
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Susan <p></p><i></i>
Reading my newly purchased copy of "Roemische Helme" by Junkelmann I find mention of montefortino style helmets cast in bronze. I recall from H Russell Robinson in "Armour of Imperial Rome" that any sign of casting on the bowl of a Roman helmet meant that it was a forgery. Has the accepted wisdom about this changed since Robinson's time? Are some genuine Roman helmets indeed cast, or are some of the (admittedly weirdo looking) helmets in the Axel Guttmann collection (dare I say it) fakes?<br>
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Susan <p></p><i></i>
