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Roman copper alloy cheekpiece from helmet
Four identifiable pieces representing two decorated cheek-pieces probably from the same cavalry helmet. Fragments of wafer-thin copper alloy sheet with repousse decoration and originally 'silvered', on an iron backing. Where the original outer edges remain the copper alloy sheet has been rolled over an outer rib in the iron and turned up on the inside. Most of the decoration is confined to the copper alloy sheeting but when it comes to the ears the iron is also modelled, following the same contours exactly. In addition to the modelled ears each iron cheek-piece had a ribbed outer border.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
82.11H
Find Information
Site Name: Usk, Monmouthshire
Grid Reference: SO 3775 0049
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1973
Acquisition
Donation, 2/3/1982
Measurements
length / mm:112
length / mm:87
length / mm:57
length / mm:50
Techniques
repoussé
silvered
Material
copper alloy
iron
Location
In store
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