07-26-2006, 12:43 PM
Can anyone point me in the right direction to find out how various helmets were held securely to the head.
I've seen many depictions of original helmets but obviously the straps never survive,I would imagine the remaining rivets and tie rings would give good information but have been unable to find this information easily.
I have a reproduction brass secutor/myrmillo(Ithink) helmet on which the visor is held at the top by pins through the brim,on this helmet however nothing secures it anywhere else leaving the faceplate to swing from these pins.
If I can find the information I will finish the helmet,which though used for display I'd like to have in a wearable condition.
I've seen many depictions of original helmets but obviously the straps never survive,I would imagine the remaining rivets and tie rings would give good information but have been unable to find this information easily.
I have a reproduction brass secutor/myrmillo(Ithink) helmet on which the visor is held at the top by pins through the brim,on this helmet however nothing secures it anywhere else leaving the faceplate to swing from these pins.
If I can find the information I will finish the helmet,which though used for display I'd like to have in a wearable condition.
