NettetThe crested Roman helmets found here were typically reserved for officers and military leaders, as the plume or crest signified importance (and sometimes, duty). Unlike classic Roman helmets, though, gladiator helmets were infinitely more distinctive and varied. NettetA galea ([ˈɡäɫ̪eä], from Greek γαλέη, galéē, "weasel, marten") was a Roman soldier's helmet. Some gladiators, specifically myrmillones, also wore bronze galeae with face masks and decorations, often a fish on its crest. The exact form or design of the helmet varied significantly over time, between differing unit types, and also between individual …

Helmet History: From the British Dragoons to Household Cavalry

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Is there a reason some units wear helmet crests? : …

NettetHelmet Crests are often used to mark more senior officers like Captains. Usually it's the HQ's and Veteran Sergeants that wear them, such as the Sternguard Sergeant. If it's a crest-heavy army, you can just put them on all HQ's and all Sergeants. If you look here, you'll see the crests are just basically awards: NettetThe Praetorian Leather Crest Helm revives the Corinthian helmet that was popular during the Greek days and updates it with Roman styling and modern construction. The result … mock test on percentage