Royal Jewels of the World Message Board: Re: Stolen golden helmet of Romania has been retrieved

the thieves were captured within days of stealing the pieces it's most likely they did not have the time to melt the down their own defense attorneys have played a part in retrieving the pieces for a deal with the prosecution.

Im not sure if those arrested for the theft in Paris are still in custody and if this was the entire group or more people were involved.

Previous Message

I’m glad it was recovered. Perhaps the thieves realized the helmet’s value is due to its provenance, and not due to the materials it is made from. The helmet is made from electrum, an alloy of gold and silver, not pure gold alas. Electrum was commonly used for ornaments in ancient times.

Previous Message

At two this afternoon in the Netherlands there will be a press conference about the fact that the golden helmet and two of the three bracelets that are part of Romania's national treasure have been retrieved 14 months after they were stolen. The helmet has been damaged (as the thieves dropped it when they stole it) but it can and will be restored.

I hope this may also happen to the jewels stolen from the Louvre.