Caesarean Helm, Roman Helmet, 1.2 mm brass

Caesarean Helm, Roman Helmet, 1.2 mm brass

This handsome Roman helmet, classified as a Coolus-Mannheim type helmet, is a replica of a mid-1st century BC (ca. 50 BC) helmet found in Vieille-Toulouse, France. The original, remarkably well-preserved bronze artefact is on display for people to admire at the Musée Saint-Raymond in Toulouse, France.

This type of helmet, believed to have been worn by the Roman soldiers who served in Caesar's legions during the Gallic Wars (ca. 58-50 BC), usually consisted of a fairly plain bowl and a short, sometimes barely hinted neck guard.

This reconstruction of a Roman legionary coolus is crafted from 1.2 mm (18 gauge) brass. The blackened interior is not lined, but delivery includes a padded arming cap made of cotton that makes the helmet fully wearable. The cheek guards / side rings are made of steel and adorned with a small, circular brass boss or rosette on each side. The cheek pieces, which allow for the helmet to be fitted with a chin strap, are fixed on the inner side of the helmet base with riveted leather straps.

Details:
- Material: 1.2 mm brass with steel and brass fittings, 100% cotton cap
- Suitable for head circumference up to approx. 64 cm
- Long distance (back to front): approx. 22 cm
- Short distance (ear to ear): approx. 19 cm
- Height: approx. 15 cm
- Weight (helmet only): approx. 1 kg
- Weight with padded cap: approx. 1.06 kg

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.