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Non-iron Helmets, brass or bronze?
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05-18-2002, 11:03 AM
Both bronze (alloy of tin and copper) and brass (zinc and copper) were used for Roman helmets. 'Bronze' tends to be misused (especially by archaeologists) for any copper alloy with a degree of antiquity.<br>
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Non-iron Helmets, brass or bronze? - by Anonymous - 05-18-2002, 03:46 AM
Re: Non-iron Helmets, brass or bronze? - by mcbishop - 05-18-2002, 11:03 AM
Re: Non-iron Helmets, brass or bronze? - by Anonymous - 05-19-2002, 10:33 PM

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