06-07-2008, 06:13 AM
I had a question about the functionality of the design of the Imperial Gallic 'G' helmet and similar designs. In the back there is a "lobster tail" style of plate much like a fireman's hat. My question is, was this, like a fireman's hat, meant to protect the wearer's neck, or was it for some other purpose? I find it curious, because a soldier was never supposed to retreat and to receive a wound on your back was seen as disgraceful. I also feel with most of the battle the soldier presenting his front to the enemy giving additional weight to the helmet for a rear neck guard seems kind of gratuitous. Any ideas?
Michael D. Hafer [aka Mythos Ruler, aka eX | Vesper]
In peace men bury their fathers. In war men bury their sons.
In peace men bury their fathers. In war men bury their sons.
