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Romans with plumes

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 7:39 pm
by TheJay13
Why do the Marian legionaries all have plumed helmets? This seems like an odd historical oversight. I am just wondering as to the logic of the choice.

Re: Romans with plumes

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 8:44 pm
by rbodleyscott
TheJay13 wrote:Why do the Marian legionaries all have plumed helmets? This seems like an odd historical oversight. I am just wondering as to the logic of the choice.
It is not an oversight. Legionaries of this period did have helmet crests.

Re: Romans with plumes

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 8:48 pm
by TheJay13
Yeah I was thinking of imperial romans for some reason, well now I feel dumb :)

Re: Romans with plumes

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:36 pm
by Patrick Ward
Got to admit to a slight moment of abject panic there. Just a moment.