"Punic Wars Spanish Helmet Question" Topic
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 Der Alte Fritz  | 08 Sep 2021 11:44 a.m. PST |
I am starting to work on some HaT 54mm Spanish infantry and I'm a bit confused by some of the odd looking helmets that they wear. There is one helmet that appears to have something that looks like a havelock hanging down each side of the helmet. Are these horsehair adornments or are they a part of the brass helmet? That is to say, are the things hanging down the sides made of brass and is an integral part of the helmet? Sorry I don't have a picture to post. Jim |
| rustymusket | 08 Sep 2021 12:22 p.m. PST |
Imperial Romans had hinged metal cheek pieces on their helmets. They also had a neck protector as part of the helmet. Not seeing a picture, I am just thinking of a possibility. |
ZULUPAUL  | 08 Sep 2021 1:07 p.m. PST |
Like these? Looks like part of the helmet om the guy on the left.
Paul |
 Steve Roper | 08 Sep 2021 1:39 p.m. PST |
"Strabo says the Lusitanians wore helmets of sinew with a crest, and sculptures in southern Spain and South-west France do show some form of crested cap or hood." From en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caetrati |
| GurKhan | 08 Sep 2021 2:51 p.m. PST |
Yes, it's meant to be the (slightly mysterious) sinew helmets. |
| Der Alte Fritz | 08 Sep 2021 3:46 p.m. PST |
Yes, the fellow on the left is wearing the mysterious headgear that I'm referring to. |
| Prince Alberts Revenge | 08 Sep 2021 9:03 p.m. PST |
I painted my figures with a rawhide colored cap, ranging from off white to a medium brown. |
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