This helmet is patterned after a cavalry find from Xanten, ancient Colonia Ulpia Traiana, a significant Roman military base and later colonia on the Rhine frontier in modern Germany. Xanten’s archaeological record spans centuries of Roman military presence, making it one of the richest sources of Roman equipment finds along the entire Rhine frontier. As cavalry equipment, it reflects the specialised gear developed for mounted troops, distinct in construction and decoration from standard legionary infantry helmets.
Xanten, ancient Colonia Ulpia Traiana, began as a Roman military base and grew into a significant colonia on the Rhine frontier, its long occupation yielding one of the richest archaeological records of Roman military equipment in the region. Cavalry equipment recovered from sites like Xanten reflects the specialised needs of mounted troops, whose helmets and other gear were often distinguished from standard legionary infantry patterns by both construction and decoration.
Part of our Roman heritage range.
Use for:
- Roman legionary living history
- Museum-style display on a stand
- Roman-themed home decor and collections
- Historical events and Roman markets
- Film and theatre productions set in the Roman Empire
- Collectors of Robinson-typology Roman helmets
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