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Helmet band function - angus1235 - 08-30-2017
Hi, I am new here. I recently rekindled my interest in Roman history when I bought a reproduction helmet for my little brother ad figured I'd buy myself one as well.
I am sure this is a commonly asked question, however I cannot find an answer on google; what was the function of the band on the Galea helmet?
I doesn't appear to be a sun visor, nor have any practical function that is apparent, unless perhaps it was used as a mount for an additional part of the helmet.
RE: Helmet band function - Marcus Antonius Maximus - 08-31-2017
as I understand, it provides an impediment to downward slashes of swords to the helmet
RE: Helmet band function - brennivs - tony drake - 08-31-2017
Also as a weapon to head butt with
Regards Brennivs
RE: Helmet band function - Crispvs - 09-03-2017
As well as deflecting downward slashes away from the face, it also helps spread the force of the blow around a wider area of the helmet, thus reducing the force and therefore the damage at the specific point struck.
Crispvs