Ben-Hur "Roman Centurion" helmet, tunic, cape, shield, spear and more....

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Ben-Hur "Roman Centurion" helmet, tunic, cape, shield, spear and more. (MGM, 1959) Vintage original (6) costume pieces and prop accessories including (1) metal Roman helmet of hammered tin with hinged visor and side guards and measuring 12 x 9 x 10 in., (1) sand-colored sleeveless, knee-length lace up front tunic retaining the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer internal bias label, (1) burnt orange wool cape, (1) cast fiberglass rectangular shield measuring 22 x 41 in. with 4-leather arm straps on the verso and (1) spear constructed of cast gold metal plated spearhead measuring 15.5 x 5 in. on a 71.5 in. wooden dowel shaft. Also includes (1) production made unpainted leather Centurion helmet. All exhibit age and production wear. In vintage very good condition.

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