Roman mask helmet Modern manufacture. Metal. Helmet with flip-up visor in the shape of a face. Crown-shaped top. At the back of the head inscription Titus and a relief of a lion s head. Type of Ribchester helmet, according to the excavation site of the 1796 find. This type of helmet was worn in ancient times by cavalrymen on special occasions. Size approx. 27 x 26 cm, height approx. 30 cm. Weight approx. 4,1 kg. Condition as shown.