Waterloo and Battersea
The Waterloo Helmet and Battersea Shield.
Sheet bronze covering of a wooden shield - replica of the original.
The shield is believed to date from 1st century BC and is in the La Tène style. The original was found in 1857 during work for the Chelsea Bridge.
This is believed to have been a votive offering.
Replica of the Waterloo Helmet - the original was found by Waterloo Bridge in 1868.
The helmet is a "pre-Roman Celtic bronze ceremonial horned helmet with repoussé decoration in the La Tène style, dating to c.150–50 BC".
Waterloo and Battersea
The Waterloo Helmet and Battersea Shield.
Sheet bronze covering of a wooden shield - replica of the original.
The shield is believed to date from 1st century BC and is in the La Tène style. The original was found in 1857 during work for the Chelsea Bridge.
This is believed to have been a votive offering.
Replica of the Waterloo Helmet - the original was found by Waterloo Bridge in 1868.
The helmet is a "pre-Roman Celtic bronze ceremonial horned helmet with repoussé decoration in the La Tène style, dating to c.150–50 BC".