Auxiliary Infantry Helmet Von Gravert (Niederbieber) – Brass

   
The original helmet was found on the archaeological site in Niederbieber, on the remains of a Roman Auxiliar-Fort near the Raetian Limes at the Wied, a tributary of the Rhine. Helmets of this type were probably worn by both the infantry and the cavalry during the 2nd and 3rd century AD.
This type of helmet is characterised by it’s comprehensive protection without affecting hearing and vision. The spacious cheek flaps cover the temporal, cheek and chin area and are fastened by a pin on the front. The helmet is reinforced by overhead ribs, the neck is protected by an approx. 9 cm wide flap, as well as the forehead. Peaks at the corner points of the ribs and on the front screen probably were to deflect blows of the opponent.
Details:
Head circumference up to approx. 66 cm
Inner distance back- to forehead: approx. 23 cm
Inner distance ear to ear: approx. 18.5 cm
Material: approx. 1.2 mm Brass
Weight: approx. 2 kg

Shipping Weight: 2.50 kg