Waterloo Helmet

The Waterloo helmet or Waterloo Bridge Helmet is a protective and capable weapon from England.

Description

The Waterloo Helmet is made of bronze. It was 1860 in the River Thames near the Battersea called Bridge, Waterloo Bridge also found. The helmet bowl is worked cupped, at the helm are two thick horns mounted bronze plate. The surface of the helmet bowl is decorated with figures and patterns in high relief by driving and with many decorative studs. An ornament made ​​of red glass was also appropriate, however, is not obtained. The helmet has never been built for fighting, but served as a status symbol for the tribal chiefs. The horns were a symbol of horned deities. It is quite possible that these of helmet was prepared as a votive offering to a deity, because he has very large dimensions. Together with the helmet of the Battersea shield was found, which served also ritual or religious purposes. The helmet is now on display in the British Museum in London.