Casgliadau Arlein

Four identifiable pieces representing two decorated cheek-pieces probably from the same cavalry helmet. Fragments of wafer-thin copper alloy sheet with repousse decoration and originally 'silvered', on an iron backing. Where the original outer edges remain the copper alloy sheet has been rolled over an outer rib in the iron and turned up on the inside. Most of the decoration is confined to the copper alloy sheeting but when it comes to the ears the iron is also modelled, following the same contours exactly. In addition to the modelled ears each iron cheek-piece had a ribbed outer border.