| Whether the common public knows it or | | | | wearer more protection and comfort when |
| not, battle reenactments and stage plays | | | | wearing it. |
| with Roman soldier costumes are a pretty | | | | First of all, Roman battle and soldier |
| big niche market. To participate in any | | | | reenactments are more popular in Europe |
| of these events, you're going to need a | | | | than in the U.S. However, Passion plays |
| quality helmet that will do the job | | | | and costumes parties use Roman armor and |
| credibly. This article will discuss the | | | | weapons a lot. There are two main types |
| different types of helmets people use | | | | of ancient Roman helmets that people |
| for reenactments and what you should | | | | will use for plays: the Roman centurion |
| look for in a quality, wearable helmet. | | | | helmet and the trooper helmet. The |
| Medieval helmets is a pretty broad term. | | | | centurion helmet has a red plume, either |
| This can encompass crusader helmets, | | | | facing front to back or side to side, |
| sugar loaf helmets, northern sallet | | | | and the trooper helmet is the common |
| helmets, and much more. However, the | | | | soldier's helmet that would stand guard |
| ones I mentioned are usually the most | | | | at the foot of the cross. If you are |
| popular for reenactments and costumes. | | | | going to be wearing these, it's probably |
| If you are going into an SCA combat | | | | a good idea to have a helmet that has |
| event, then you'll probably need a | | | | leather strings and ties to secure the |
| helmet that has a foam liner with | | | | cheek guard and make the helmet for |
| leather, plus leather chin straps to | | | | snug. Even better, it should be leather |
| secure the helmet even more. If the | | | | or foamed lined for comfort and tighter |
| helmet does not come like this, then | | | | fit. If a helmet does not come like |
| you'll want to purchase separately the | | | | this, then you may need to purchase an |
| foam arming cap kit or just a plain | | | | extra arming cap and ask if the cheek |
| cloth arming cap. This will give the | | | | guards are adjustable. |