Niedermörmter Italic 'H', Roman Helmet, Steel and Brass

Niedermörmter Italic 'H', Roman Helmet, Steel and Brass

Classification according to H.R. Robinson: Imperial Italic H

Continental classification: Type Weisenau - Niedermörmter / Guttmann

In reference to the ornamentation, this helmet is also known as 'mouse and bread loaf'. While the characteristic round bread loaf shape is known based on finds from an an excavated bakery in Pompeji, the mouse or rat was a frequently used symbol that could be found on lamps or knife handles.

This helmet is based on a find from Niedermörmter (Rhineland, Germany). Compared to the earlier 'Weisenau' models, its neck guard is particularly long - a response to the weapons used by the opponents of the time. The original's missing cheek guards were reconstructed following diligent research.

The magnificent original was painstakingly replicated, even reproducing the fine latice design on the brow element.

Age determination: approx. 2nd half of the 2nd c. AD / 1st half of the 3rd c. AD

• Material: carbon steel and brass
• Delivery includes a padded cotton cap.
• Suitable for a head circumference up to 60 cm
• Long distance (back to front): approx. 21.5 cm
• Short distance (ear to ear): approx. 19.5 cm
• Weight: approx. 2.6 kg