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M. Junkelmann, Reiter wie Statuen aus Erz, Mainz, 1996, p. 96, no. O119.
H. Born and M. Junkelmann, Römische Kampf-und Turnierrüstungen: Sammlung Axel Guttmann, VI, Mainz, 1997, pp. 106-108, pls 79, 112-115 and I-III (AG 451).
Cf. H. Russell Robinson, The Armour of Imperial Rome, London, 1974, pp. 128-129, pls 376-377 for Cavalry Sports type G, see also pls 376-377 for a similar from Heddernheim. See also R. Rainbird Clarke, East Anglia, London, 1960, p. 127, pl. 34 for another found in the River Wensum at Worthing, Norfolk. It has been suggested that the latter helmet may have originated from a workshop on the Rhine or the Danube.
The cavalry parade helmet was worn by Roman auxiliary cavalry in equestrian exercises known as hippica gymnasia. Along with these elaborate helmets would be worn a special shield, embroidered tunic and possibly thigh-guards and greaves, all of which would contribute to the splendour of the display which intended to impress the spectators. These displays most probably accompanied religious festivals celebrated by the Roman army and were also put on for the benefit of visiting officials.
M. Junkelmann, Reiter wie Statuen aus Erz, Mainz, 1996, p. 96, no. O119.
H. Born and M. Junkelmann, Römische Kampf-und Turnierrüstungen: Sammlung Axel Guttmann, VI, Mainz, 1997, pp. 106-108, pls 79, 112-115 and I-III (AG 451).
Cf. H. Russell Robinson, The Armour of Imperial Rome, London, 1974, pp. 128-129, pls 376-377 for Cavalry Sports type G, see also pls 376-377 for a similar from Heddernheim. See also R. Rainbird Clarke, East Anglia, London, 1960, p. 127, pl. 34 for another found in the River Wensum at Worthing, Norfolk. It has been suggested that the latter helmet may have originated from a workshop on the Rhine or the Danube.
The cavalry parade helmet was worn by Roman auxiliary cavalry in equestrian exercises known as hippica gymnasia. Along with these elaborate helmets would be worn a special shield, embroidered tunic and possibly thigh-guards and greaves, all of which would contribute to the splendour of the display which intended to impress the spectators. These displays most probably accompanied religious festivals celebrated by the Roman army and were also put on for the benefit of visiting officials.