12-02-2011, 07:28 AM
Why do most cavalry helmets have the ear slots enclosed by part of the cheekguard? (When I say cavalry, I am referring to ones typically attributed to cavalry such as the Auxiliary E or any helmet on this page: https://www.armamentaria.com/store/index...&cPath=1_3
Was there a specific purpose that cavalry helmets had the ear slots enclosed? All Imperial-era infantry helmets had open ear slots, presumably so the infantry could clearly hear orders. Was this not the case with cavalry helms? Being on a horse I don't see cavalrymen's ears being particularly vulnerable.
Recently I have acquired an Auxiliary E helmet and tested it out, and while the "ear protector" does not greatly impede hearing, it does not make hearing any easier.
Your thoughts?
Was there a specific purpose that cavalry helmets had the ear slots enclosed? All Imperial-era infantry helmets had open ear slots, presumably so the infantry could clearly hear orders. Was this not the case with cavalry helms? Being on a horse I don't see cavalrymen's ears being particularly vulnerable.
Recently I have acquired an Auxiliary E helmet and tested it out, and while the "ear protector" does not greatly impede hearing, it does not make hearing any easier.
Your thoughts?
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