Imperial Helmet, Roman Helmet Gallic “H” (Augsburg), Steel

Imperial Helmet, Roman Helmet Gallic “H” (Augsburg), Steel

Please note: This is just an ornamental item, not intended for real use!

• Based on historical Roman armour
• Features hinged cheek plates and brass fittings
• Has inner lining and chin strap for secure wear
• Great for recreating the look of a Roman soldier
• Made of 18 gauge steel with brass fittings
• Circumference: 24 Inches

Premium quality made by Windlass Steelcrafts®

• Leather chin strap
• Helmet width (ear to ear) 19cm
• Helmet depth (forehead to neck) 22cm
• Head circumference approx. 67cm
• Thickness measured at the edge 2.59mm
• Weight approx. 1376 g

Prior to the Empire, Roman Republican soldiers often provided their own equipment, which was passed down from father to son. Even as the professional Imperial Army emerged, and short-term service citizen soldiers became rare, useful equipment was never discarded.

So when the improved Imperial helmet appeared, it replaced what remained of the very old Coolus type, which was largely superseded at the time by improved versions of the Montefortino helmet type which continued to serve alongside it for a time. This constituted the final evolutionary stage of the legionary helmet (galea).