Conserving a Roman Arm Guard | National Museums Scotland

National Museums Scotland artefact conservator, Bethan Bryan, shares the process of reconstructing a Roman arm guard and preparing it for display at the British Museum.
The 1800-year-old brass arm guard was discovered in 1906 in the Roman fort of Trimontium, near Melrose, the Scottish Borders.
It was conserved for its display in the exhibition 'Legion: life in the Roman army' at the British Museum, (1 Feb 2024 - 23 Jun 2024).
The arm guard will be displayed in the Early People gallery in the National Museum of Scotland from Autumn 2024.
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[@Just_Sara]

It was looking very nice by the end, cool to see the original leather straps, it really helps you see how it was set up back in the old days.

[@NtlMuseumsScot]

Bethan has worked magic here! Such a transformation 💪 ✨

[@Stratboy999]

I wouldn't even know where to start reassembling this.

[@NtlMuseumsScot]

Such an incredible job. We are in awe!

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Awesome!

[@j.l.carroll2315]

a great video

[@RachelMedina-s6r]

wow

[@t84t748748t6]

wel that is badly conserved isnt gonne stop anything no wonder the original owner is dead

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