Centurio helmet crests or crests in general

[Matthew Amt]

Matt,

So are you suggesting I go with red or white since blue is not seen, ever?

That would be my advice. Like a broken record, "Stick with the evidence..." Even a literary reference from around your chosen era would be enough, but I don't think there is one. The closest we have it Vegetius, who says something about tunic, shield, and crest color should all match, and vary according to unit. But of course we don't know where he gets this idea, or if he's making it up.

Mind you, I don't think blue is impossible, I just don't like to speculate when there are options with evidence behind them. I'm not even sure about the usual affiliation of blue with naval forces--I think that mostly comes from a later reference, but Jasper and the other navy guys will know more.

Vale,

Matthew