Brass is hard for hammering ,it is not as soft as bronze in antiquity for me it is just easier to do it on wax . The original of this model is very thick.I'm not available with so thick brass rail.But it is OK ! I can easily say that they are forged ,entirely. I hope nobody makes physical and chemical expertise during an reenactment event .By the way all replicas that I have seen so far from producers around the world are with cast front guards. I have bronze and brass roman helmets and from European manufacturers (no need to mention them now) their front guards are also casted 
I do not remember anyone to noticed this during events .Forged or cast front guards ,this can be established only after very careful view.
I do not remember anyone to noticed this during events .Forged or cast front guards ,this can be established only after very careful view.
