"Iberian Helmets" Topic
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| projectmayhem | 02 Mar 2011 12:47 p.m. PST |
Are the helmets illustrated here link metal or leather? |
| Martian Root Canal | 02 Mar 2011 12:54 p.m. PST |
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| batesmotel34 | 02 Mar 2011 1:50 p.m. PST |
Many Osprey's have notes on the plates at the rear of the book. Given the note to see plate commentaries, I assume the one including this plate is one of them. Probably worth reading anything included there or comparing the plate with photos of artifacts in the book that the artist may have used for inspiration. Chris |
aecurtis  | 02 Mar 2011 2:35 p.m. PST |
Indeed, it might well be worth reading Trevino's (the author's) comments on Iberian helmets (which are split between the main text and the notes on the plates, by the way). Suffice it to say that there is a reason the illustrator did not clearly show the material as one thing or another. Allen |
| olicana | 02 Mar 2011 3:14 p.m. PST |
Sinew helmets, presumably cloth or leather covered are mentioned. Personally, I go for leather, sometimes with metal trimmings for the infantry. picture picture I also (as you can see) paint a lot white – see the picture in Connolly's book. Cavalry I do a mix. picture Also, some plumes are thought to be hair dragged through a hole in the top of the helmet, though I can't remember where I read that. There are more pics of my stuff here if you care to rummage. link Hope this might help, or provide food for thought. James |
| aecurtis | 02 Mar 2011 3:20 p.m. PST |
Q: "Also, some plumes are thought to be hair dragged through a hole in the top of the helmet, though I can't remember where I read that." A: "Indeed, it might well be worth reading Trevino's (the author's) comments on Iberian helmets (which are split between the main text and the notes on the plates, by the way)." 8^) Allen |
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