02-05-2011, 01:06 AM
This is something I've pondered on as there are a number of Late Roman depictions of infantry and cavalry wearing this type of helmet. A classic example is on page 291 of Vol 2 of The Cambridge History of Greek and Roman Warfare.
YOu can see a number of panels with infantry wearing this type of helmet by googling basilica di santa maria maggiore
YOu can see a number of panels with infantry wearing this type of helmet by googling basilica di santa maria maggiore
Adrian Coombs-Hoar