Etruscan Bronze Bell Helmet in the University of Pennsylvania Museum, November 2009

Bronze Bell Helmet
6th century BC
# MS 1607

Etruscan men had to defend their cities from invading Gauls, Italic tribes, and Romans. The design of armor changed constantly in response to new weapons and enemies' fighting styles: this bell helmet was developed by the famous Picene tribesmen of the Adriatic coast, who were later recruited by the Roman army.

Text from the U. Penn. Museum label.