Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
COOLUS 'C'
These Helmets are available in Brass, Bronze and Mild Steel, with and without the Crest Knobs, and the Feather Holder. Available with modern high Polish, Roman period polish or tinned. You also have an option to have this without the crest hooks or have crest hooks both front to rear or left to right. Also while ordering please do not forget to mention if you want this helmet without liner or with modern liner (glued wool felt and linen) or glued wool felt & leather liner.
BRONZE TINNED GALLIC 'A'
Made with chinstrap rings instead of the outside fastening studs Since the original cheek pieces where not found it is not known which fastening system was used originally. Also later refits to rings were likely common as helmets seemed to stay in service for a long time with the Legions and even longer when handed down to Auxillia troops as newer style helmets were adopted. I believe the Nimeigen version of the Gallic A was found in an possible Auxillia context. …. We want to get this helmet historical correct AND have the features that you guys want….. I would like to have the helmets sold with the following features; Double ring on the neck guard back Ring on each side of the neck guard Stud and ring combination on the cheek pieces (These rings will be removable for those who just don't want to cover them with cheek piece liners. Linen and Leather cheek piece liners (Buyer glues his choice on) 15 piece felt liner liner set 5 piece Thick Liner and 2 5 piece thin liners Linen and leather liner sets 5 piece Leftovers can be used on other helmets!!!! Double 1/2 inch helmet straps (From Double rings in back to Studs) Adjustable and user installed Simple 1/2 wide Short Chinstrap (Alternative to above) Long Leather tie for use with chin strap rings (Alternate to above)
DSC will probably make several alternate metals helmets and extra large size should be available by special order. Of course I get the FIRST one. - Everyone else will have to get in line!!!!!
The helmet design has both studs and rings with the ring on the inside of the stud fitting- those not liking rings can easily remove them or cover then with the cheek guard lining. In a historical context this can represent a later modification to upgrade the helmet to "current" Legion standards. So everyone can be happy! I am getting my personal helmet with the two additional rings on the neckguard so I can experiment and find out what they may have been used for.
– John Kaler MSG, USA Retired Member Legio V (Tennessee)
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