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Were Late Roman Ridge Helmets Really lined in Leather?
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To answer the prior comment of lining in Gallic style helmets. I believe that a helmet was found with some type of felt or woolen cloth inside the bowl. It is assumed that it is helmet padding. However, there was a liner for a greave and it was leather on one side and then cloth on the other (AFAIK). It may not be a helmet however the idea is the same. It would appear that lining the helmet in oiled leather would protect the metal from sweat. However, having a felted liner over this leather would help further protect the wearer from blunt force impacts.
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Re: Were Late Roman Ridge Helmets Really lined in Leather? - by Doc - 09-01-2010, 04:26 AM

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