Restoring the helmet The fragmented helmet was found alongside a trove of coins and pig bones as part of a shrine dating to around 43 A.D., according to museum officials.

The find, which includes an impressive quantity of weapons, an exceptionally well-preserved chainmail, and parts of a Roman helmet, has been cataloged as one of the most significant in recent times.

2,000-year-old Roman cavalry helmet was found by metal detectorist in England in 2000. It’s now been restored and will go on museum display.

Archaeologists in Denmark found a “rare” Roman helmet buried by an ancient chief along with hundreds of weapons and other artifacts. Photo from the Vejle Museums Archaeologists in Denmark ...

A "bling" Roman helmet found in a Leicestershire field offers a tantalising glimpse into a world in flux, experts have said. The artefact, lavishly decorated with silver and gold, was uncovered in ...

As part of the Hallaton Treasure, the helmet was buried in a native British sanctuary during the Roman invasion of Britain, which began in 43 AD. Likely belonging to a high-ranking Roman cavalry ...

The Hallaton Helmet is part of the larger “ Hallaton Treasure,” a collection of discoveries made at the same Iron Age site in the early 2000s.

2,000-year-old Roman cavalry helmet was found by metal detectorist in England in 2000. It’s now been restored and will go on museum display.

Archaeologists in Denmark found a “rare” Roman helmet buried by an ancient chief along with hundreds of weapons and other artifacts. Photo from the Vejle Museums Archaeologists in Denmark ...

“Roman helmet finds from the Iron Age are exceptionally rare in southern Scandinavia,” the museum said. “There are no direct parallels to this discovery.” ...

Archaeologists in Denmark found a “rare” Roman helmet buried by an ancient chief along with hundreds of weapons and other artifacts. Photo from the Vejle Museums Archaeologists in Denmark ...