05-16-2002, 10:51 PM
As far as helmets are concerned the only one I know of that definitely belonged to an officer --tribune and above-- is a 1st century AD italo-corinthian found at Autun, in France. And this one is a real piece of work..<br>
Some 3rd cent. AD sarcophagii with battle scenes show this type of helmet worn by officers.<br>
Wearing this type of helmet which the Romans probably considered as a "greek" helmet would fit in well with the "greek" muscled cuirass and pteryges.<br>
The Autun helmet, BTW, is one of the ugliest pieces of roman equipment ever found, if not the ugliest.. EM <p></p><i></i>
Some 3rd cent. AD sarcophagii with battle scenes show this type of helmet worn by officers.<br>
Wearing this type of helmet which the Romans probably considered as a "greek" helmet would fit in well with the "greek" muscled cuirass and pteryges.<br>
The Autun helmet, BTW, is one of the ugliest pieces of roman equipment ever found, if not the ugliest.. EM <p></p><i></i>
