Roman helmet of Montefortino type

Roman helmet of the Montefortino type, dated to the 4th-3rd century BCE. The object is made of bronze and is located in the Parco Archeologico di Lilibeo in Marsala (Sicily).

These helmets were made of brass or bronze with a convex shape, with a small elongation at the back of the nape of the neck. They usually had a plume plug on the tip of the helmet. The Montefortino helmet was derived from the Celtic style. It was used in the Roman army until the 1st century CE.

Roman helmet of the Montefortino type with cheek pads folded inwards

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