04-13-2004, 04:21 PM
Mr. Peterson,<br>
Bearing in mind I'm new here... I've seen statements that the masked helmets weren't worn for combat and that they were, what gives?<br>
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I can understand to a point the issue of visibilty in one of these things but at the same time I can see several reasons for the having the masks as well. What new evidence is now leading folks to believe they were possibly used in combat as well as in games and parades? And why do I find so many images of the masks by themselves on the interenet as opposed to the masks with helmets still attached?<br>
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Were these helmets always so elaborate or were there simplified versions? I've seen two different versions of a reproduction masked helmet on the internet, one being from Deepeeka and one from By the Sword. They appear to be two different production pieces, the one from By the Sword having a bit more detail and a different shape to the "bowl/cap". Since I see your name connected with one and you mentioned the other... which one would you suggest as far as authenticity, overall quality and craftsmanship?<br>
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I'm also interested in how early these masked helmets can be documented as being used and produced by the Romans... any insight into this?<br>
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And finally, I picked up a copy of the Connolly book you mentioned and really studied the saddle illustrations. I'm still interested in the pad saddle idea that you mentioned earlier on this board. Can we talk off-line to continue this discussion? My email is [email protected] if you don't mind fielding a few of my questions(okay, it may be more than a few!).<br>
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Thanks for your input and I look forward to hearing more on the subject of masked helmets.<br>
Scott McMahon <p></p><i></i>
Bearing in mind I'm new here... I've seen statements that the masked helmets weren't worn for combat and that they were, what gives?<br>
<br>
I can understand to a point the issue of visibilty in one of these things but at the same time I can see several reasons for the having the masks as well. What new evidence is now leading folks to believe they were possibly used in combat as well as in games and parades? And why do I find so many images of the masks by themselves on the interenet as opposed to the masks with helmets still attached?<br>
<br>
Were these helmets always so elaborate or were there simplified versions? I've seen two different versions of a reproduction masked helmet on the internet, one being from Deepeeka and one from By the Sword. They appear to be two different production pieces, the one from By the Sword having a bit more detail and a different shape to the "bowl/cap". Since I see your name connected with one and you mentioned the other... which one would you suggest as far as authenticity, overall quality and craftsmanship?<br>
<br>
I'm also interested in how early these masked helmets can be documented as being used and produced by the Romans... any insight into this?<br>
<br>
And finally, I picked up a copy of the Connolly book you mentioned and really studied the saddle illustrations. I'm still interested in the pad saddle idea that you mentioned earlier on this board. Can we talk off-line to continue this discussion? My email is [email protected] if you don't mind fielding a few of my questions(okay, it may be more than a few!).<br>
<br>
Thanks for your input and I look forward to hearing more on the subject of masked helmets.<br>
Scott McMahon <p></p><i></i>
