Imperial Gallic -A- Nijmegen, Steel

Imperial Gallo Acquires -A- Nijmegen, Steel

Imperial Gallic (Nijmegen)


Type according to H.R. Robinson: Imperial Gallic to continental classification: Weisenau - Nijmegen type

The first helmet of the Weisenau type, a line that developed over more than two centuries to become the 'Niedermörmter' and which shapes the current image of the 'Roman legionary'.

The helmet already has simple but distinct 'eyebrows'. These were typical of the "Gallic" models of the imperial period and of greater stability. Ear cutouts are also available, but without the ear protectors that were introduced later. The headband is particularly massive and heavy. When you look at pictures of the original, you wonder if the helmet was not constantly slipping on the wearer's forehead.

This detailed reconstruction of the find from Nijmegen (Netherlands) now shows that the helmet is overall very balanced and comfortable to wear despite the solid metal support.

Quote: mainly from the end of the 1st century BC to the first half of the 1st century AD. The original was found together with pottery from the time of Emperor Augustus. Timely to coincide with the Battle of Varus in the Teutoburg Forest (9th AD).

Details:
- Material: steel
- Includes a padded inner cap made of cotton.
- Size: suitable for head circumference up to approx.
-&Nbsp;Long inner distance (back of head - forehead): approx. 22.5 cm
-&Nbsp;Short inner distance (ear-to-ear): approx. 18.5 cm
- Weight: 1. 5 kilosAt Tienda Medieval we have thousands of medieval and other period products. Discover them!