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Wearing Late Roman Helmets
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Salvete.

I'm on the lookout for a helmet to suit my 4th-5th century milites infantry impression and wondered if anyone could advise about any differences in the way they actually feel to wear.

I like the well protected look of reconstructed 'Burgh Castle' types, with large cheek pieces & nasal . It being found here in Blighty is an authenticity advantage too. However, I'm not the strongest man on Earth and overheat easily, so I would be interested if anyone felt that the lighter looking Intercisa / Augst types were particularly more comfortable.

I also wondered whether ear holes made much difference & whether hinged cheek pieces made much noise, for example compared to strap attachments (my problem is sensitive hearing - what a wreck!).

Cheers
Salvianus: Ste Kenwright

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Wearing Late Roman Helmets - by Salvianus - 01-08-2006, 12:32 AM
Re: Wearing Late Roman Helmets - by Arthes - 01-08-2006, 02:31 AM
Re: Wearing Late Roman Helmets - by FAVENTIANVS - 01-08-2006, 03:10 AM
Big ones - by Sandra/Viventia - 01-08-2006, 04:03 PM
Re: Wearing Late Roman Helmets - by Salvianus - 01-10-2006, 08:56 PM
Re: Wearing Late Roman Helmets - by Salvianus - 01-11-2006, 08:26 PM

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