03-02-2004, 07:52 PM
Hi Alain,<br>
I've got the scanty information published on Hans Klumbach's 'Spätrömische Gardehelme'. Good B&W photos are also on the book. The cheek-pieces are heavily damaged and nasal and neckguard, totally missing. We must also suppose that the two narrow side bands for the concealment of the cheek hinges were also once present.<br>
One interesting feature of this helmet is that the neckguard seems to have been attached to the base ring by means of two hinges, instead of the usual leather straps. This helmet, like the rest of the group, would deserve a deeper study. You can find it at St Petersbourg Hermitage Museum!<br>
By the way, would you be able to locate at some Asiatic food supermarket some bottles of the Tiparos Thai fish sauce? Its the better modern equivalent to medium quality garum!<br>
<br>
Aitor <p></p><i></i>
I've got the scanty information published on Hans Klumbach's 'Spätrömische Gardehelme'. Good B&W photos are also on the book. The cheek-pieces are heavily damaged and nasal and neckguard, totally missing. We must also suppose that the two narrow side bands for the concealment of the cheek hinges were also once present.<br>
One interesting feature of this helmet is that the neckguard seems to have been attached to the base ring by means of two hinges, instead of the usual leather straps. This helmet, like the rest of the group, would deserve a deeper study. You can find it at St Petersbourg Hermitage Museum!<br>
By the way, would you be able to locate at some Asiatic food supermarket some bottles of the Tiparos Thai fish sauce? Its the better modern equivalent to medium quality garum!<br>
<br>
Aitor <p></p><i></i>
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