The 2,000-year-old Hallaton Helmet is the only Roman helmet ever discovered in Britain to retain most of its original silver-gilt plating. The Hallaton Helmet

The 2,000-year-old Hallaton Helmet is the only Roman helmet ever discovered in Britain to retain most of its original silver-gilt plating. The Hallaton Helmet is an exceptionally elaborate Roman cavalry helmet dating to the early 1st century CE. It has an iron core covered with finely decorated sil…