The Hallaton Helmet faces its own modern replica.
About40,000 soldiersfacilitated this conquesta mix of foot soldiers and cavalry, high command, and lowly troops.
This invasion changed the course of British history demographically, politically, and economically.
The Hallaton Helmet faces its own modern replica. (Photo:Leicestershire County Council Museums)
It also left behind relics of a changing world.
Among these is theHallaton Treasure, discovered in Leicestershire, England.
Finally restored and painstakingly replicted, the helmet is now on display at theHarborough Museum.
The helmet was found with a series of contemporaneous cheekpieces. (Photo:Leicestershire County Council Museums)
The helmet was discovered buried in 2001 and initial identification of the metallic, rusted mass was slow.
The helmet is crafted from iron and dates to the first century CE.
It is shaped with reliefs of laurels and lions, as well as a goddess on the forehead.
3D technology helped create the replica resin helmet produced by Rajesh Gogna. (Photo:Leicestershire County Council Museums)
The magnificent piece was not lost but likely buried purposefully in a ritual.
The helmet was found with coins and pig remains.
Iron Age Britons often used pork for special feasts.
Two craftsmen have alsoreplicatedthe helmet.
One copy is on display with the original at Harborough Museum, while another was given to Hallaton Museum.
Archeologist Francesco Galluccio also made a replica with traditional metalworking techniques.
This ancient Romain helmet discovered in the United Kingdom is rich in detail and magnificent in craftsmanship.
The helmet was found with a series of contemporaneous cheekpieces.
3D technology helped create the replica resin helmet produced by Rajesh Gogna.
