Faceguards on Celtic helmets?

[Lugorix]

Hi Oisin,

Late LaTene helms like you asked for are varied, depending on where in Europe you look. Insular helms are rare, nearly non-existent, which might have been because of some cultural trait and not for lack of skill or wealth. Instead of a nasal or face guard, there were late Celtic helms with brims. Imagine them being as effective as kettle helms popular among medieval archers. Though I'm not implying any lineage here.

Here are some examples: