"The objects were recovered on 1 April as part of a plea deal by three suspects accused of the robbery. A third bracelet is still missing."
"On the golden helmet of Coțofenești, as you can see, two eyes are depicted. They are meant to protect both the wearer and the helmet itself against the evil eye, against misfortune."
"In the state it is in now, it can be fully restored. It's difficult to see but the helmet is slightly dented. The bracelets are in a perfect state."
The Helmet of Coțofenești and two golden bracelets, stolen from the Drents Museum in January 2022, were recovered on April 1 as part of a plea deal. Corien Fahner, the chief public prosecutor, announced the recovery at a press conference. Robert van Langh, director of the Drents Museum, expressed happiness over the return of the artifacts, noting the helmet's protective symbolism. Although the helmet sustained minor damage, it remains largely intact and can be fully restored, while the bracelets are in perfect condition.
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