Niedermörmter Italic -H-, Roman Helmet, Steel and Brass

Enjoy Niedermörmter Italic -H-, Roman Helmet, Steel and Brass

Niedermörmter italic 'h', Roman helmet, steel and brass



Type according to hr robinson: imperial italic h

continental classification: weisenau type - niedermörmter / guttmann



Detailed reconstruction of the 'ag 800' from the famous former Axel Guttmann collection, which was liquidated and auctioned off a few years ago. The find in the river is said to have come from the Balkans, but the exact location is unknown.



After the figurative decorations, the helmet is also called "mouse and loaf of bread". While the typical shape of the round loaf is known from finds in a bakery in Pompeii, the mouse or rat was a frequent symbol that also appeared on lamps or knife handles.



The helmet is from a similar find from the village of Niedermörmter on the Lower Rhine (Germany). Compared to the previous "Weisenau" models, the neck protection is now particularly extensive, in response to the enemies of the time and their weapons. The cheek pieces that were missing from the original were reconstructed through extensive research.



Here the magnificent original is reproduced in every detail, down to the delicate grid pattern on the headband.



Dating: Mainly from the second half of the 2nd century AD to the beginning of the 3rd century AD



Details:

- Material: steel

- Includes padded cotton inner cap.

- Suitable for head circumference up to 60 cm

- Long inner distance (back of head - forehead): approx. 21.5 cm

- Short inner distance (ear-to-ear): approx. 19.5 cm

- Weight: approx. 2.6 kg