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Roman Legionary Helmet - Imperial Gallic

$114.98 USD
$114.98 USD
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Highlights

This Roman legionary helmet is a detailed replica in the Imperial Gallic style, combining functionality with historical design for a variety of uses.

  • Authentic replica of a classic infantry helmet from the Roman Imperial period
  • Made of robust steel with characteristic brass fittings and decorations
  • Equipped with movable cheek pieces to protect the face and jaw area
  • Includes a soft cotton inner cap for noticeably improved comfort
  • Optimal fit for head circumferences up to 61 cm, weighing approximately 1.7 kg
  • Versatile use for historical reenactment, LARP events, theater, and costumes
Manufacturer's specifications

Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596, Wacken, info@battlemerchant.com
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Roman Legionary Helmet Imperial Gallic
Roman legionary helmet
Roman Legionary Helmet - Imperial Gallic
Roman Legionary Helmet Imperial Gallic

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Questions about the product Roman Legionary Helmet - Imperial Gallic

What are the characteristic features of the imperial Gallic legionary helmet of the Weisenau type, and what material were used for the decorative elements that underline its historical authenticity?

The imperial Gallic legionary helmet of the Weisenau type is characterized by a skullcap with distinctive eyebrow-like reinforcements on the forehead, a wide, sloping neck guard, and movable cheek pieces. The historical decorative elements and fittings, which underscore its authenticity, were typically made of brass.
What structural protective features characterize the neck guard and cheek pieces of the imperial Gallic Weisenau helmet, and how did these elements change during the 1st century AD?

The imperial Gallic Weisenau helmet is characterized by a wide, low-set neck guard and anatomically shaped cheek pieces that protect a large part of the face. During the 1st century AD, these features became more substantial and pronounced: the cheek pieces were better adapted to the shape of the head and often decorated with brass rosettes, while the neck guard increased in size to offer better protection against blows. Furthermore, the finer craftsmanship of the Weisenau type increasingly replaced the simpler Hagenau helmet.
What material was the characteristic helmet crest (crista) made of, how was it attached to the imperial Gallic Weisenau helmet, and how did the way a centurion wore it differ from that of a simple legionary?

The helmet crest (crista) was made of genuine horsehair. A special brass holder, consisting of a fork (crest holder) and metal rings, was used to attach it to the imperial Gallic Weisenau helmet. A centurion wore the crest transversely (crista transversa), while ordinary legionaries wore it lengthwise (crista directa).
What role did the distinctive, eyebrow-like reinforcements on the helmet skull of the imperial-Gallic type play in the structural stability and protection of the wearer?

The distinctive, eyebrow-like reinforcements on the skull of the imperial-Gallic type helmet primarily served to structurally stiffen and reinforce the helmet. They increased the stability of the shell and improved the wearer's protection by absorbing or deflecting the force of blows without significantly increasing the helmet's overall weight. They also had a decorative function and shaped the characteristic appearance of this Roman helmet type.