Georgiana Aitken from Christie's explains why the helmet is special
She explains if you watch the video, that is.
Posted on 09/13/2010 5:41:22 PM PDT by decimon
A metal detector enthusiast in Cumbria has discovered a rare Roman bronze helmet complete with face-mask.
It is believed to be one of only three of its kind to be found in Britain.
The helmet would have been worn, possibly with colourful streamers attached, as a mark of excellence by Roman soldiers at sport parades.
Described as a "hugely important discovery", it is now expected to fetch £300,000 at Christie's Antiquities auction in London on 7 October.
The Crosby Garrett Helmet has been named after the hamlet in Cumbria where it was found in a field in May.
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She explains if you watch the video, that is.
Is that a griffin on your head ping.
cool!
Wasn’t that gal in the Davinci Code?
British auxiliary cavalry was highly regarded during the civil wars of 69 AD.
Fairly intricate work—each curl is a little different from what I can see.
That must have blown his earphones off. What a score!
I don't see her name in the credits. However...with a little Hollywood magic she might look beautiful.
The heck with the helmet.....she is pretty.
I think it was National Treasure with Nicholas Cage.
Nice.
Very nice.
So’s the helmet.
And at some point, back in the day, some Legionnaire had to explain to his 1st Sargt. why he came back from England missing his helmet.
Its in incredible shape.
Yeah, she likes the guy’s helmet, that’s for sure.
I didn’t go to the link, but why are they taking glamour shots of her with the mask? Strange.
So is the helmet.
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