Auxiliary Cavalry Helmet (Type A)

Auxiliary Cavalry A
An Auxiliary Cavalry type A replica made by Deepeeka
Type:	Cavalry helmet
Designation:	Unknown
Place of origin:	Roman Empire
Produced:	Tiberian period - around mid 1st century AD
Manufacturer(s):	Unknown
Material(s):	iron, brass
Evolved from:	Unknown
Evolved into:	Auxiliary Cavalry Helmet (Type B)
Service
Used by:	Unknown
Wars:	Germanic Wars

The Auxiliary Cavalry Helmet (Type A) is a helmet of Roman origin.

Overview

The Auxiliary Cavalry Helmet A is the first helmet in the Auxiliary Cavalry line of helmets. It was made of iron, though in some cases the iron base was covered with a thin brass sheet. It is characterized by its hemispherical skull with a deep extension at the occipital area terminating in a rather small and horizontal neck flange serving as a neck guard. The neck guard is about the same size as the ones on cavalry sports helmets. There are cutouts for the ears covered by ear guards similar to those of the Imperial Gallic helmets. The cheek guards are ornate and cover the ears also.

History

The Auxiliary Cavalry Helmet A was developed in the early 1st century AD, likely during the reign of Tiberius (14 AD - 37 AD). It is considered that it was used exclusively by the Imperial Roman auxiliary cavalry.

Gallery

Figurines of 1st century AD Roman auxiliary cavalry wearing Auxiliary Cavalry A helmets

In popular culture

• The Auxiliary Cavalry A is featured in the video game Total War: Rome II. It is worn by some of the Roman cavalry units. A hybrid between it and the Niederbieber is worn by Aurelian.