Gilt silver outdoor helmet of the Berkosovo type. The helmet bulb consists of 2 halves of 3 segments each, held together by a central comb that runs into the nose guard. Loose neck plate and cheek valves. The right cheek valve is a modern addition. The parts have been attached with silver tacks at the edges that have been hatched with Andreas-curved flower figures. Centrally on the segments a ship anchor, accented with silver tacks., On the neck plate is the maker name incised ( Lunamis) and the silver weight (LIBR I - L) of the helmet. On the edge of the helmet bulb the inscription of
Gilt silver outdoor helmet of the Berkosovo type. The helmet bulb consists of 2 halves of 3 segments each, held together by a central comb that runs into the nose guard. Loose neck plate and cheek valves. The right cheek valve is a modern addition. The parts have been attached with silver tacks at the edges that have been hatched with Andreas-curved flower figures. Centrally on the segments a ship anchor, accented with silver tacks., On the neck plate is the maker name incised ( Lunamis) and the silver weight (LIBR I - L) of the helmet. On the edge of the helmet bulb the inscription of the equestrian unit 'STABLESIA? VI? '. The translation is: 6th (cavalry department) Stablesiani. Marcus Titus Lunamis, 1 pound uncia., Helmet, metal, silver (gilded), height: cm, grams, roman 319-323 AD, the Netherlands, North Brabant, Deurne, Helenaveen, the Peel
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