| With all the different types of Roman helmets on | | | | Helmet. While the trooper was most used in the |
| websites, you might be a little confused as to | | | | army, this helmet is probably one of the most |
| what each one signifies. This article will explain | | | | recognizable in history. The red plume on top |
| what types of Roman helmets are usually | | | | gave the wearer increased apparent height and a |
| common for today's collectors and what each one | | | | sign of authority. There are two types of Roman |
| is meant for. | | | | Centurion helmets currently on the market; one |
| The most common helmet you'll see on various | | | | with the plume going from ear to ear, and the |
| weapons and armor sites is the Roman Trooper | | | | other with the plume going front to back. |
| Helmet. As its name suggests, it was worn by | | | | Thought many sites call them both centurion |
| the backbone legionnaires of the Imperial Roman | | | | helmets, the historically accurate centurion had the |
| Army. Though the helmet evolved over time as | | | | helmet with the plume going from ear to ear. If |
| the Marius Reforms took place and the later | | | | you're looking for historical accuracy, then that |
| Roman army changed in the first couple of | | | | helmet is the one you want for your collection. |
| centuries AD, it remained as the most used type | | | | The Roman helmet with the plume going from |
| of helmet. If you're just starting your collection | | | | front to back was more associated with the |
| and would like the "classic" Roman helmet, then it | | | | Roman General, who was in charge of a legion or |
| is suggested you start with this one. | | | | several legions (with a legion consisting of |
| Another popular helmet is the Roman Centurion | | | | 3000-5000 men). |