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Hi Folks! Here´s me wearing my new Italic A, which I got for my pre 79 CE impression :-) )
Those cheek-pieces are really big, but I think it looks quite cool!
There were two of these found, the pic of the original is the other one, which does not have a round cut-out for the ear, and has the volute decoration positioned lower towards the brim.
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Wonderful. Bronze?
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Yes
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Wow. I'll bet it cost at least 50DM, eh? :wink:
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DM is priceless.... now we have to have the € .... ^^
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Nice reconstruction Christian!
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Very nice helmet - shame about the body armour. :wink: :lol:
"DM is priceless.... now we have to have the € .... ^^"
You are right - DM were priceless and the other is certainly a four letter word. Judging by your recent change of name and residence, its obviously driving you to drink. :lol:
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Quote:its obviously driving you to drink.
No, no! I´m doing it since I´m 13. Just thought it´s time for an outing... ^^
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Just got the prices: In bronze it´s currently 269.-€, in tinned steel 149.-€
Not that expensive.
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Christian,
Let me ask two questions:
1. Would it be possible to have a copy made of the second helmet ? :roll:
and...
2. Would it be possible to have the cheek pieces made a tad shorter ?
Let me know when you have a moment. Its a interesting helmet, def. not the norm and wonderful based on an original
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It just occurred to me to say that the neck guard on the helmet seems quite like that of a cavalry helmet, particularly type 'A'.
Hmmm, I have been looking at pictures of that helmet for twenty five years now and that thought never occurred to me until now.
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Mark:
1. Yes, but it´ll be difficult to wear # ears, that´s why I opted for that one
2. yes, just lmk how long you want them in cm
Crispus:
Yes. Absolutely.
If the finding spot in Pompeji would be clear, we might either call it a gladiator helmet (for equites) or a military one.
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