Treasure: Spearhead, wooden comb among south Wales finds

[Imperial Dave]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66168968

some very nice pieces there. Not sure about the young man in a military uniform bit though...?

[Erpingham]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66168968

some very nice pieces there. Not sure about the young man in a military uniform bit though...?

The report on that seemed a bit confused.  At a guess, given the period, the grave also included a belt set, which would identify the wearer as holding a military position?  Though the detail suggests they think administrative rank, rather than field service.

[Imperial Dave]

I'll have to do digging to see if I can find out more

[Duncan Head]

More on the comb at https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jul/12/bronze-age-wooden-comb-could-be-oldest-discovered-in-uk

[Imperial Dave]

thanks Duncan

[Nick Harbud]

At least you now know where you dropped it Dave.

    

[Imperial Dave]