Gallic I helmet

[LUCIUS ALFENUS AVITIANUS]

Hello,

I need the sizes and mesures of the Gallic I posted in the Legio VI's "real equipment" web page. http://www.legionsix.org/Real%20Gear.htm

Or a way to contact with the webmaster of that page to request his help.

I think it was a Guttmann's collection helmet.

Another question is to know what kind of cheekpieces are right for that helmet. Pictures (or link to pictures) are welcome. (Peroni?)

Aditional comments on that helmet or similar ones are welcome (datation, possible crest fittings, etc...)

Thanks in advancing.

[LUCIUS ALFENUS AVITIANUS]

Oh! I'm quite silly, because it's in the database... :oops: :oops: :oops:

But the aditional comments and cheekpiece type are welcome!

[Peroni]

Ave César,

The Aquincum Gallic I type is a good example.

In Robinson there are a few types also suitable for this helmet type.
Type 13, 14 and 15 (all brass cheek guards) Plates 216 - 218 on page 79.

There is also a suitable type of cheek guard from a second Gallic I variant also from the Guttmann Collection. Very similar in shape and style to the Aquincum version.

here...
http://www.romanarmy.com/cms/component/ ... Itemid,96/

Mis-classified IMHO in the database as an Italic C. Italic C helmets do not have applied ear guards or crest finials, but ear guards shaped from the bowl itself and slot fitment crest supports.

[LUCIUS ALFENUS AVITIANUS]

Thanks!

Chrono? Second half of first century?

[Peroni]

Chrono? Second half of first century?

Perfect! They can also be seen on the Tropeum Traiani at Adamklissi. Early second C.

[Tim Edwards]

Loose cheek pieces we could consider appropriate for this pattern have been found also at Caerleon (Uk) Xanten (De) and Vindonissa (Ch). See some of the attached images.

I find this form of helm quite interesting, as it is evidenced by 4 very similar examples from Aquincum, Mainz, Rijwijk, and an example from the Axel Guttmann collection.
All have mounts for side feathers. Tying in very neatly with the tombstone of C Castricius Victor.

http://www.romanarmy.com/cms/component/ ... Itemid,94/

Worth noting again the feathers were not the exclusive preserve of optios, as per the reenactment tradition, but seemingly been worn by regular infantryman.

I dont think the slot type crest mount, which is seen on many reconstructions of the Mainz 'I' is appropriate, but IMHO should use the knob support as seen on the more intact Aquincum find.