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Pictures: New helmet and pommel discovered in Staffordshire Hoard

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Tamlyn JonesBusiness Reporter

16:13, 22 MAY 2015
Updated16:27, 22 MAY 2015

The front of the reconstructed sword pommel (Image: Pic: Birmingham Museums Trust)1 of 11
The back of the reconstructed sword pommel (Image: Pic: Birmingham Museums Trust)2 of 11
Section of the reconstructed helmet band depicting a frieze of warriors (Image: Pic: Birmingham Museums Trust)3 of 11
Section of the reconstructed helmet band depicting a frieze of warriors (Image: Pic: Birmingham Museums Trust)4 of 11
Section of the reconstructed helmet band depicting a frieze of warriors (Image: Pic: Birmingham Museums Trust)5 of 11
Section of the reconstructed helmet band depicting a frieze of warriors (Image: Pic: Birmingham Museums Trust)6 of 11
The reconstructed helmet band, depicting a frieze of warriors (Image: Pic: Birmingham Museums Trust)7 of 11
Detail of the reconstructed helmet band, depicting a frieze of warriors (Image: Pic: Birmingham Museums Trust)8 of 11
Staffordshire Hoard in one room for the first time9 of 11
Staffordshire Hoard in one room for the first time10 of 11
Staffordshire Hoard in one room for the first time11 of 11

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