anyone experience with this helmet manufacturer

[Gaius Colletti]

Of course you are correct. I was not questioning the use of belts, that is a subject I am completely unqualified to make as Roman balteus are my least knowledgeable area. If there is one surprising thing I have learned, it is Roman fashion. The Romans were very pragmatic people, for example with Imperial era helmets, the cheekguards, ear slots, neckguard, cross bars (Dacian campaign era) and browguard all are very functional and rather clever, but also they were vain in the sense that they did unnecessary decoration such as brass edging, brass decorations (especially with the later Imperial era helmets), and embossed eyebrows, solely for fastion