Roman helmets: Imperial Gallic/Italic and Ridge - comparisons and sources

[Condottiero Magno]

Nothing on Trajan's column is accurately depicted. Look at the Adamclisi monument for an idea of what was really used.

I wasn't referring to accuracy, but to ubiquity of segmentata on the column. I know it was a contrivance to differentiate between citizens and non-citizens, but to argue that it was "peasant armour" goes to the other extreme.

I'm waiting for Coulston's  All the Emperor's Men: Roman Soldiers and Barbarians on Trajan's Column ...