Helmet Roman or Carthaginian?

[Dan Diffendale]

I was thinking of that ornate triple disc breastplate, with the head of Athena on it, which is identified as Carthaginian. They worshiped different gods I believe. Correct me if I am wrong. Mind you there could be other reasons for it being in carthaginian finds...mercenaries etc?

The triple-disc cuirass is typically associated with the Samnites and/or Lucanians. There are two reasonable explanations for finding one in North Africa:
a) It belonged to an Italic ally or mercenary who went with Hannibal to Africa.
b) It belonged to an Italic warrior who was slain and despoiled by one of Hannibal's men, who brought it back to Africa.

And don't forget that half of the Roman republican army consists of allies from all over Italy!

Who served both with and against Rome, sometimes both at varying times.