{"product_id":"celtic-port-bei-nidau-helmet-steel","title":"Celtic 'Port Bei Nidau' Helmet, Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Celtic \/ Gallic helmet was inspired by surviving examples of which the most prominent one may be the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePort bei Nidau\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e iron helm recovered in virtually intact condition from the river Thielle in Port (near Nidau, Switzerland) at the end of the 19th century. The original artefact, dated to the 1st c. BC, is classified as a late La Tène period helmet (also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLa Tène III\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLa Tène D\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Port Type helm has its roots in Eastern Gaul. Typical features were the domed bowl, the protruding, riveted-on neck guard, the embossed eyebrows and the cheek pieces. Although this helmet is without a doubt of Celtic origin and was worn by the Gauls, it is believed to have been used in the Roman ranks during Caesar's Gallic Wars (58-50 BC) as well. This particular shape was ultimately adopted by the Romans, eventually evolving into the so-called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eImperial Gallic Weisenau\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the classic Roman legionary helmet as we know it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reconstruction of a Gallic Port helmet with hinged cheek pieces is crafted from 1.2 mm (18 gauge) steel. The distinctive neck guard is fixed to the bowl with five round rivets. The interior is not lined, but delivery includes a padded cotton cap that makes the helmet fully wearable. Additionally, small rings are fitted on the inner side of the cheek plates for easy attachment of a chin strap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Material: 1.2 mm steel, 100% cotton cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Suitable for head circumference up to approx. 62 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Long distance (back to front): approx. 21 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Short distance (ear to ear): approx. 19 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Height (without cheek pieces): approx. 13 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Weight (helmet only): approx. 1 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Weight with padded cap: approx. 1.1 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecs may slightly vary from piece to piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INDOCRAFTS ARMOURY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47604529954979,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/8679\/3891\/files\/1716631400_helm_celtic_helmet_port_bei_nedau_mittelaltersEnCuZwUZgNul_400x400_2x_f591e5c6-b1ae-4364-b2e8-1f73274d3bc3.jpg?v=1777228616","url":"https:\/\/indocraftsarmoury.com\/products\/celtic-port-bei-nidau-helmet-steel","provider":"INDOCRAFTS ARMOURY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}