Roman Centurion Helmet

Dating back from 100 B.C. to 300 A.D. helmets were worn by the main officers of the Ancient Imperial Roman Army. The name ‘Centurion’ derived from each charge consisting of 100 men. Aside from allowing easy identification of Centurion Generals, the plumed helms colour variation specified officer rank and at times depict different units. Generals were also more visible to their men, the added height further suggesting higher command.
“To the victor belong the spoils.” The history of mankind’s evolution from simple but smart, canoe crafting sailor to modern rocket designing astronaut is littered and fraught with a history of violence, war and survival. It was those who battled hardest and longest and with proven endurance and relative longevity that made it through to fight another day. Survival generally doesn’t happen without one’s head and therefore helmets and other protective headwear has been popular since we first learned to manipulate steel and iron.