{"product_id":"roman-helmet-imperial-gallic-g-weisenau-steel-with-crest","title":"Roman Helmet Imperial Gallic -G- Weisenau, Steel, with Crest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Helmet Imperial Gallic -G- Weisenau, Steel, with Crest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Roman helmet (also called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003egalea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ecassis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is an accurate replica of a mid-1st c. AD Imperial Gallic \"G\" Weisenau helmet recovered from the Rhine River in Mainz-Weisenau, Germany. The original, remarkably well-preserved iron-and-bronze artefact is on display for people to admire at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMuseum im Andreasstift\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Worms, Germany. Typical features for this particular kind of helmet were (among others) the sloping neck guard, the distinctive eyebrows, the frontal reinforcement and the decorative circular bosses\/rosettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis authentic reproduction of a Roman officer's helm with hinged cheek pieces is crafted from 1.2 mm (18 gauge) polished steel and richly adorned with brass fittings. The interior is not lined, but delivery includes a padded cotton cap that makes the helmet fully wearable. Additionally, small rings are fitted on the inner side of the cheek plates for easy attachment of a chin strap (not included).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bicolour black and white \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ecrista\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is believed to have been reserved for Roman soldiers vested with special command within a cohort (such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eoptiones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, seconds-in-command below the centurions), is made of natural horsehair. A brass crest holder is included for proper fitting to the helmet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Material: 1.2 mm steel with brass fittings, genuine horsehair plume with steel frame and leather cords, 100% cotton cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Suitable for head circumference up to approx. 61 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Long distance (back to front): approx. 21.6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Short distance (ear to ear): approx. 20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Weight (helmet only): approx. 1 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Weight with crest and padded cap: approx. 1.5 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlume color may slightly vary from piece to piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INDOCRAFTS ARMOURY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47604452851875,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/8679\/3891\/files\/1716606100_helm_helmet_gallic_g_special_command_mittelalter6vOATTou9rTC3_400x400_2x_4f5f6946-44c1-4015-9496-396318a55d50.jpg?v=1777222646","url":"https:\/\/indocraftsarmoury.com\/products\/roman-helmet-imperial-gallic-g-weisenau-steel-with-crest","provider":"INDOCRAFTS ARMOURY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}