06-01-2014, 03:08 PM
Martin.
I can't see how your argument about cheek pieces compares at all to a face mask and indeed should a cheek piece become damaged ( such as the left one on the Gallic D helmet was ) the chin tie can be undone which would relieve any pressure against the face. Where with a face mask that has recieved battle damage it cannot be held against a face any more therefore of no use what ever for the rest of a battle, in fact because of its hinge the complete helmet along with its mask would need to be removed.
I can't see how your argument about cheek pieces compares at all to a face mask and indeed should a cheek piece become damaged ( such as the left one on the Gallic D helmet was ) the chin tie can be undone which would relieve any pressure against the face. Where with a face mask that has recieved battle damage it cannot be held against a face any more therefore of no use what ever for the rest of a battle, in fact because of its hinge the complete helmet along with its mask would need to be removed.
Brian Stobbs
