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Roman copper alloy helmet handle
Helmet carrying handle with conical terminals, one of which was poorly cast. There are distinct file-marks on all sides, and on the underneath of the grip there is a series of chamfers.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
81.79H/5.183
Find Information
Site Name: Caerleon Fortress Baths, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1978-1979
Notes: from the site of the frigidarium at the baths. FB 4.
Acquisition
Donation, 6/8/1981
Measurements
length / mm:74.0 (across hook)
maximum width / mm:9.0
width / mm
maximum thickness / mm:4.0
thickness / mm
Material
copper alloy
Location
Caerleon: Case 06 Arms and Armour
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