Roman Helmet and sword.

[Anonymous]

New here, but interested in talking about Roman Equipment.<br>
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What do people consider to be the most advanced Roman Helmet and Sword?<br>
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For me I'd argue that the Imperial Italic G helmet is the best possible helmet I've seen in ancient history period......<br>
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-Good visability for the protection provided.<br>
-Long sloping neck guard for slashes from behind(excellent)<br>
-cheek guards that give maximum protection with visiblity.(may have had "flares" to deflect side hits....)<br>
-Ear guards that protect side hits and downward cuts, while still providing a high level of hearing.<br>
-Thick ridge accross the forehead to provide extra protection from heavier weapons on downward facial slashes.<br>
-And the most important advance over say the Imperial Gallic, would be the cross braces over the cranum to protect the helmet for direct and heavy hits. Hopefully saving the person underneath....<br>
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For the Sword I'd say the Pompeii Gladius.<br>
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-short blade good for thrusts and close quarters<br>
-offsetting hilt weight for balance and offensive strikes.<br>
-reasonable hand guard for deflecting other sword hits.<br>
-short point good for overall sword strength and again good for thrusts.<br>
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Right off the bat I'll admit I know much less about Roman Swords and how they were used, but look forward to some other views.....<br>
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cheers<br>
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Markus Aurelius <p></p><i></i>