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Treasure hunter finds rare antique in Cumbria (Roman helmet with mask)
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| September 13, 2010
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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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TOPICS: History
KEYWORDS: archaeology; godsgravesglyphs; romanempire
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Georgiana Aitken from Christie's explains why the helmet is special
She explains if you watch the video, that is.
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posted on
09/13/2010 5:41:24 PM PDT
by
decimon
To: SunkenCiv
Is that a griffin on your head ping.
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posted on
09/13/2010 5:42:14 PM PDT
by
decimon
To: decimon
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posted on
09/13/2010 5:43:59 PM PDT
by
GeronL
(http://libertyfic.proboards.com <--- My Fiction/ Science Fiction Board)
To: decimon
Wasn’t that gal in the Davinci Code?
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posted on
09/13/2010 5:45:46 PM PDT
by
Sawdring
To: decimon
2 AD dang!!!! what workman ship, and no union dues!!!
To: decimon
British auxiliary cavalry was highly regarded during the civil wars of 69 AD.
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posted on
09/13/2010 5:50:42 PM PDT
by
InABunkerUnderSF
(Anyone who has read Roman history knows a barbarian invasion when they see one.)
To: decimon
Fairly intricate work—each curl is a little different from what I can see.
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posted on
09/13/2010 5:56:23 PM PDT
by
skr
(May God confound the enemy)
To: decimon
That must have blown his earphones off. What a score!
To: Sawdring
Wasnt that gal in the Davinci Code?I don't see her name in the credits. However...with a little Hollywood magic she might look beautiful.
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posted on
09/13/2010 6:00:33 PM PDT
by
decimon
To: decimon
The heck with the helmet.....she is pretty.
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posted on
09/13/2010 6:02:37 PM PDT
by
SkyPilot
To: Sawdring
I think it was National Treasure with Nicholas Cage.
To: decimon
To: decimon
Very nice.
So’s the helmet.
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posted on
09/13/2010 6:07:18 PM PDT
by
Old Sarge
(Marking Time On The Government's Dime)
To: decimon
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.
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posted on
09/13/2010 6:07:44 PM PDT
by
Tainan
(Cogito, ergo conservatus)
To: decimon
Did you say "Woman?"
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posted on
09/13/2010 6:09:33 PM PDT
by
Crawdad
(Obamacare will lead to back-alley physicals.)
To: Sawdring
I think she is flirting with the helmet.
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posted on
09/13/2010 6:11:42 PM PDT
by
SkyPilot
To: decimon
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posted on
09/13/2010 6:19:20 PM PDT
by
Husker24
To: SkyPilot
Yeah, she likes the guy’s helmet, that’s for sure.
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posted on
09/13/2010 6:40:21 PM PDT
by
TheThinker
(Communists: taking over the world one kooky doomsday scenario at a time.)
To: SkyPilot; decimon
I didn’t go to the link, but why are they taking glamour shots of her with the mask? Strange.
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posted on
09/14/2010 4:29:10 AM PDT
by
Sawdring
To: Husker24
Its in incredible shape.So is the helmet.
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