• Gork
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    4 days ago

    Hmm what about the Centurion one that’s like a Mohawk but sideways? I always thought that one looked a little funky.

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      The distinctive rotated crest could go on many of these helmets, most of those in the early Imperial period would have had a crest holder at the top for easy installation and removal.

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      Yep! The neck protection, cheekguards, and exposed ears (for hearing orders) are the most distinctive features of the Gallic and Italic style helmets used in the early Empire.

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    “Qaisar-e-Rum” just means “Caesar of Rome” but ironically pronounced correctly in engrish