ROMAN GALLIC J HELMET
"BELLS & WHISTLES MODEL"

An example of the Imperial Roman "Gallic J" helmet was found in Hungary, and dates to the late 1st C AD. The helmet shown here is closely modeled after it, with minor deviation. The Gallic J style was chosen because the design is well-suited to being adapted for rattan combat, particularly the shape of the neck guard and the narrow brow guard.

This model, which I dubbed "Bells and Whistles", has all the requisite features found on the original example, including embossed decoration, rivet bosses, crest holder attachments, and properly tenoned brow guard. Only a few minor liberties were taken with the details, in an effort to better adapt it to rattan combat.

The only significant design element which was found on the original which is not a standard feature of this model is a brass carrying handle, which was mounted in the center of the rear neck guard. This feature may also be added for an additional cost.  One has been installed on the example below.

This helmet comes standard with a buffed polish.




















Showing the crest-holder mount.  In this case it is a dummy, added just for bling and to make the helmet look complete.  It has a solid metal plug underneath which prevents damage but also makes it unusable for its intended purpose.  Other options are possible.




 
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