Here are closeups of the helmet. The brim / lip is riveted to the dome, the distance from each rivet is 0.5 - 0.75" apart. The edge of the brim/lip is reinforced. The top of the dome is capped with a heavier gauge brass plate and topped with a solid brass finial.
Maurice, I recall seeing that helmet on Arjan's website. I searched his "item's sold" section, but was not able to locate it. I think there was also one for sale at Ashoka's at one time.
Rick, Copper / brass, a straight good whack maybe not, but I would say it would provide a good deflect.
Bill, your armor is a beauty.
The last photo of the helmet is from A. Van Z's book.
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