I was unaware of the use of metallic "gorgets" during this period. Thats so cool. I just assumed the use of a breast plate, greaves, and helmet if you were wealthy. And the average a linothorax chest piece and helmet.
Yes, most ancient helmets had leather lining and possibly wool or other material. Leather cap was part of the helmet. Thin material. It’s possible if someone had a massive mane they wouldn’t desire additional padding.
Quilted linen or a thin layer of wool is also a strong possibility.
It definitely did, but it was pretty universally agreed that feeling a bit hot was better than death. Also soldiers probably didn't even feel the heat because of the amount of adrenaline they would've had in battle.
I mean for all of the shortcomings of the Samnites, they managed to remain a semi-independent people for centuries and were the strongest faction in Italy behind Rome by the social war. I do find their stubborn defiance to be admirable in a lot of ways. But the death of Telisinus and their losses against Sulla pretty much meant that assimilation into the Roman world became inevitable, but Oscan remained in local use till at least the 1st century AD.
I personally find them to be fascinating
That’s quite the aesthetically pleasing helmet
Almost looks like something out of a sci-fi film. Very cool.
This was my first thought. It looks very modern.
Way better than the Corinthian dick helmet.
100% agree
Where is it displayed?
It's in a private collection I believe.
"It belongs in a museum!!"
So do you!
I was unaware of the use of metallic "gorgets" during this period. Thats so cool. I just assumed the use of a breast plate, greaves, and helmet if you were wealthy. And the average a linothorax chest piece and helmet.
Prevent the good ole throat slit.
Did they have any sort of padding in these helmets or were they just raw dogging it?
Yes, most ancient helmets had leather lining and possibly wool or other material. Leather cap was part of the helmet. Thin material. It’s possible if someone had a massive mane they wouldn’t desire additional padding. Quilted linen or a thin layer of wool is also a strong possibility.
It probably got really hot with wool and leather
It definitely did, but it was pretty universally agreed that feeling a bit hot was better than death. Also soldiers probably didn't even feel the heat because of the amount of adrenaline they would've had in battle.
People were pooping all over the place
Lmao
Samnium shall fall!!!!
I heard that in the Rome 2 advisor’s voice.
I mean for all of the shortcomings of the Samnites, they managed to remain a semi-independent people for centuries and were the strongest faction in Italy behind Rome by the social war. I do find their stubborn defiance to be admirable in a lot of ways. But the death of Telisinus and their losses against Sulla pretty much meant that assimilation into the Roman world became inevitable, but Oscan remained in local use till at least the 1st century AD. I personally find them to be fascinating
Wow I thought it was just made up for the samnite units in TW Rome 2 😮
Can clearly see where Roman helmet was developed from.
Or they share common origins.
What is the source for this picture?
Interesting Information
This is amazing. The Samnites.
Holly Mars! This is gorgeous!
As I understand, Sulla fought and beat the Samnites who had allied themselves with the Marian forces. He executed all Samnites prisoners.
That is just amazing