11-30-2016, 09:38 PM (This post was last modified: 12-14-2016, 07:48 PM by Rado.)
Bronze Weisenau helmet from Burnum -Ivosevci
Once I finished my first Weisenau model the bronze helmet from Sexaginta Prista present city Russe Bulgaria published already here http://www.romanarmytalk.com/rat/thread-21476.html , I decided to bring a little variety in our collection.So I will have with me prepared and finished several more Weisenau helmets. Because we begin to prepare several other Weisenau models from different museum. The next model which inspired me before 3 years is the Bronze Weisenau helmet from Ivosevci near Kistanje Burnum.
Now exposed in Ancient Roman Collection of the Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments-Split .
Burnum helmet from Ivosevci near Kistanje is a Bronze helmet Weisenau model .A helmet of Imperial Gallic type by Robinson's classification.It has been dated to the The second half of 1-st century AD.
It's been three years since I started working on the project helmet from Ivoševci (Burnum).
Helmet with three punched–dot inscriptions. The inscriptions read:
1. viri martialis / catvroni · tapili
2. val · f · / cvcvbi · / rvfi
Dating: latter half of 1st cent. AD- Flavian period
The front of the helmet is missing but it gives me an opportunity to interpret of course taking into account the characteristics relating to Weisenau model.
The body is already wholly ready and I am prepared to complete the helmet. I will have to make some holes for the rivets and to cut ear apertures.
In these excavations are found and cheek guard probably belongs to another helmet (third helmet) of the same Weisenau type (the very helmet is not found).I was lucky enough to visit Archaeological Museum Zagreb and to buy from there the catalog FINDS OF THE ROMAN MILITARY EQUIPMENT IN CROATIA -Prof Radman-Livaja edition Archaeological Museum Zagreb,so this is citation from this book .
A wonderful cheek guards for Weisenau type helmets! I am happy and proud that I am the first who recreates it. I think I achieved good results in similarity.
The pins are riveted on the inside of the cheek plates.
12-04-2016, 08:53 PM (This post was last modified: 12-04-2016, 09:08 PM by Rado.)
In this cheek guard model there is something special that distinguishes it from the mass. This is a spike which serves of tightening of the cheek guards.These spike spines are characteristic of the earlier models Gallic A and Coolus C. During a quick survey around my e-collection I found these similar models.Most likely there are other such Roman helmets with similarly tightening of the cheek guard ,but I have not tried at the time to do a full researches the issue. Currently it is not my purpose.
Rado thank you for excellent reconstruction and research into your helmet. I think your focus on helmets that are not known is great. I like sometimes the other side of what Roman Fabricas produced and the never ending gold of finds lying in museums. Again thank you for bringing these to life Also I am looking into making a new helmet and you are giving some excellent ideas and avenues to go down
Regards Brennivs
Woe Ye The Vanquished
Brennvs 390 BC
When you have all this why do you envy our mud huts
Caratacvs
Centvrio Princeps Brennivs COH I Dacorivm (Roma Antiqvia)
(12-04-2016, 08:53 PM)Rado Wrote: In this cheek guard model there is something special that distinguishes it from the mass. This is a spike which serves of tightening of the cheek guards.These spike spines are characteristic of the earlier models Gallic A and Coolus C. During a quick survey around my e-collection I found these similar models.Most likely there are other such Roman helmets with similarly tightening of the cheek guard ,but I have not tried at the time to do a full researches the issue. Currently it is not my purpose.
The Pyrrhus helmet has somewhat similar studs.
Michael King Macdona
And do as adversaries do in law, -
Strive mightily, but eat and drink as friends.
(The Taming of the Shrew: Act 1, Scene 2)
I hope it is interesting for you Tony what I do .Yes the topic concerning unpopular Roman military equipment is huge.It is a pleasure for me to deal with these new projects .
But let's get back to the topic...Bronze Weisenau helmet from Burnum assembled and ready for use. Collage showing and the back of the helmet.
Pattern on which I worked I did it with extreme care consistent with the geography of the original.A lot of time it took me to mimic the curves of the rear hook on the neck protector.But I think I achieved a satisfactory result.
As can be seen on this model have been used much larger rivets than conventional. Rivets with large heads are characteristic of Weisenau model .Could be observed on such a bronze helmets of this type.
Due to the absence of “pawn” found on this helmet I've taken as a role model this one from the Weisenau model from Bulgaria with us continued. Before I make so-called “pawn” I conform myself with publications related to the original size.The calotte top bears solder traces from the missing helmet crest/crest knob measuring 4.5 cm at the base.
The front protector I have installed at an incline as the Weisenau model from Bulgaria. Could be observed on many other bronze helmets of this type. As with most Weisenau models ear protectors are fitted only with 2 rivets .
The second bronze Weisenau helmet from Ivoševci near Kistanje Burnum.
These two helmet were found in the same area ,so I will do a joint publication even though it comes in 2 different helmet of the same Weisenau type .
In this case I would have to change the title of the topic .
This is my third helmet that soon I intend to finish.
Thus obtaining a wonderful lot of 3 similar helmets!
Exposed in Ancient Roman Collection of the Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments-Split
Burnum helmet from Ivosevci near Kistanje is a Bronze helmet Weisenau model .A helmet of Imperial Gallic type by Robinson's classification.It has been dated to the The second half of 1-st century AD.
Helmet bearing two inscriptions:
a) > cl vitalis avli fusci (punched–dot inscription)
b) mestri svliae (engraved inscription)
Material: bronze
Dating: latter half of 1st cent. AD- Flavian period
Helmet cupola is made of holistic brass sheet, without welds.
For this helmet I will use the same model of cheek guard It is relevant for both helmet .
Details in my older posts.
In these excavations are found and cheek guard probably belongs to another helmet (third helmet) of the same Weisenau type (the very helmet is not found).
I was lucky enough to visit Archaeological Museum Zagreb and to buy from there the catalog FINDS OF THE ROMAN MILITARY EQUIPMENT IN CROATIA -Prof Radman-Livaja edition of Archaeological Museum Zagreb,so this is citation from this book .
The second bronze Weisenau helmet from Ivoševci is assembled and ready for use. Collage showing the back of the helmet.My camera is not good and can not show good perspective.From these images can well be seen proportions. Whatever.. I think I achieved a good result.
The two Weisenau type helmets from Ivoševci ,they date to the Flavian period, as it was during that time that the small handles on the neck – guard were first recorded.
The wide neck – guard and the fact that the back part of the calotte is not greatly lowered in relation to the front speaks in favour of dating to the last third of the first century. The remains of a feather holder can still be seen on the calotte of a better preserved example, while two inscriptions are visible on the neck – guard, of which one is punctured while the other was carelessly engraved. From the punctured inscription we learn that the owner of the helmet, Aulus Fuscus, was a member of the century of Claudius Vitalis.
In the other clumsily engraved inscription the name Sulia is visible; this was subsequently confirmed as a Hispanian name – evidence that the helmet had changed owners. The other, more poorly preserved helmet has several inscriptions on the neck – guard, although for now only one can be read which indicates that the owner of the helmet, the Hispanian Caturo, was a member of the century of Virius Martialis.
At the first opportunity, I gave chance to my both prototypes of Weisenau helmest from Ivoševci
to prove themselves in combat . The test passed well In action during the Roman Festival Apulum April 2017. They were distributed in the auxiliary units.
Also I am looking into making a new helmet and you are giving some excellent ideas and avenues to go down 
