Imperial Roman Face Helmet

Imperial Roman Face Helmet

This Imperial Roman face helmet is also called Imperial Gallic Face Helmet. It is made from mild steel that has a thickness of 1.22 millimeters. The helmet also has a full-face brass casting that is accompanied by brass fittings.

Specs and Size of this Imperial Roman Face Helmet

Ear to Ear: 19cm
Front to Back: 22cm
Weight: 1.4 Kg
Standard Sheet Thickness – 18/20 Gauge (Available to Customize)

The Imperial Roman Face Helmet

This Imperial Roman face helmet is based from the historical helms of the past. Just like the classic Roman pieces, this features a rounded cap as well as protected sides. It also has hinged face protectors that do not only safeguards your cheeks, but also protects your ears from blows.

Compared to the traditional galea helmet, this Imperial Roman face helm lacks the distinct visor. It instead features a mask that covers your entire face but leaves holes that are adequate for your eyes and mouth.

More on its Exterior

This helmet makes for a great sample of the classic Roman helmet; with that, it’s an excellent item that re-enactors can use. Also, this Roman face soldier helmet is a great piece to include to every enthusiast’s growing collection.

For a distinct style, this helmet displays a design that replicates the shape of eyebrows. It also has embossed metal marks right in front. The neck guard is present with a sloped and ridged area that joins the primary headpiece. Also, there are cheek guards to protect the face from unnecessary blows. These are contiguous with the helmet itself and are crafted from the same material.

Brass Material

The helmet’s face protector is made using brass casting that goes together with the other fittings. An advantage of this material is that it’s rust and corrosion resistant. And because of its looks, rest assured that it’ll look great with any type of decorations. This Roman soldier helmet is a great display piece for every collector.

Measurements and Personalizations

From ear to ear, this Imperial Roman Face Helmet measures 19 centimeters, and from front to back, it is 22 centimeters. Its circumference is approximately 66 centimeters and weighs a total of 1.4 kilograms.

If you’re looking to customize the helmet, you can choose its sheet thickness between 18 and 20 gauge while the circumference can be set based on your needs.

The Imperial Roman Face Helmet

The Imperial Roman helmet was the kind of helmet worn by the Roman legionaries. In the past, even when the Imperial Armies appeared, and when short term service soldiers became something rare, all useful armor and equipment weren’t discarded.

With that, it’s a good reason to have this Imperial Roman face helmet to your growing collection of Medieval pieces.

Development of the Roman Soldier Helmet

Although this type of helmet was based originally from Celtic designs, this Imperial Roman face helmet had better advanced characteristics. These features included a sloped neck protector with ribbings along the nape, brass trimmings, protective ear guards, as well as decorative bosses.

Eventually, further developments were made in the helmet’s design. This was after the Romans engaged and experienced the Dacian wars. It had two iron bars that were riveted in a crosswise manner and across the helmet skull. This was to protect the user from falx attacks.