12-03-2008, 04:24 PM
Quote:Why are these attributed to tribunes and legates? Is it Hollywood? I can't think of a single representation of a tribune, legate, or even Emperor wearing one of these, but plenty of Praetorians and unallocated troops.
Here's one of a Praetorian tribune, on the left. His 'herculean knot' tied at the waist indicates his status as a tribune or legate.
But, then again, all the soldiers surrounding the emperor are wearing attic helmets. This instance is repeated on several panels on the Arch of Constantine - the emperor is always surrounded by soldiers (i.e. Praetorians) wearing attics. So, this could be evidence, however meager, that the attic helmet was worn by the Guard and their officers.
~Theo
Jaime