1. Neu-Kelte 🌻💙💛🌻#FindsFriday #FerrousFriday: `Marta Mazzoli’s study on the morphological evolution of helmets on the Italian peninsula between the 4th and 1st centuries BC documents a complex process of technological and stylistic interaction between #Celtic and Etruscan-Italic traditions. The initial clear distinction between bronze helmets of the Etruscan tradition (the ‘Negau’ and archaic ‘Montefortino’ types) and Celtic iron helmets (the ‘Berru’ and ‘Ciumești’ types) gradually tends to fade through processes of typological hybridisation.
The ‘Montefortino’ type, initially produced in bronze by the Etruscans, was gradually also made in iron using Celtic techniques, whilst incorporating Celtic morphological features such as the expanded nape guard and articulated cheek guards. This process culminated in the development of standardised forms that would be adopted by the Roman Republican army, forming the core of the protective equipment of the manipular legion.
Metallographic analysis of selected specimens has revealed the gradual adoption of ironworking techniques derived from Celtic metallurgy, which were considered superior to bronze casting in terms of mechanical strength and shock absorption. This technological superiority, likely combined with economic considerations (the lower cost of iron compared to bronze), led to the transition from bronze to iron in the production of defensive weaponry, a process completed during the 3rd century BC.
Source: https://archeologiagalliacisalpina.wordpress.com/category/celti/
The ‘Montefortino’ type, initially produced in bronze by the Etruscans, was gradually also made in iron using Celtic techniques, whilst incorporating Celtic morphological features such as the expanded nape guard and articulated cheek guards. This process culminated in the development of standardised forms that would be adopted by the Roman Republican army, forming the core of the protective equipment of the manipular legion.
Metallographic analysis of selected specimens has revealed the gradual adoption of ironworking techniques derived from Celtic metallurgy, which were considered superior to bronze casting in terms of mechanical strength and shock absorption. This technological superiority, likely combined with economic considerations (the lower cost of iron compared to bronze), led to the transition from bronze to iron in the production of defensive weaponry, a process completed during the 3rd century BC.
Source: https://archeologiagalliacisalpina.wordpress.com/category/celti/
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