05-31-2005, 11:25 AM
Hi Tarbicus,
I don't think that the reference we're looking for is in the account of the war against the Helvetii like you suggested. The war against the Helvetii is covered in Caesar BG I, 2-30, but I haven't found anything nearly related to (covered) helmets.
In the passage I quoted in my earlier reply Caesar speaks of insignia not being raised, helmets not put on and helmet covers not taken away. Are you sure you're not confusing things?
Maybe we have to look furtheron in BG for the right reference, but I haven't had the time yet to look into that.
Hans
I don't think that the reference we're looking for is in the account of the war against the Helvetii like you suggested. The war against the Helvetii is covered in Caesar BG I, 2-30, but I haven't found anything nearly related to (covered) helmets.
In the passage I quoted in my earlier reply Caesar speaks of insignia not being raised, helmets not put on and helmet covers not taken away. Are you sure you're not confusing things?
Maybe we have to look furtheron in BG for the right reference, but I haven't had the time yet to look into that.
Hans
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