Being in the legion, you need protection from projectiles and blows without impeding your vision or your breathing! After all, you legionaries are well known for walking hundreds of miles on the road of the Empire from one battlefield to the other, and walking for miles has never been easy on anyone wearing a fully enclosed helmet. The Roman helmet used during the Empire is the product of a slow evolution from the first bronze simple Italian helmet to the Celtic-influenced helmet used by the legionaries of Augustus, Trajan, Hadrian, and all other famous Roman emperors. So make this historicity a part of your contemporary setting to effortlessly enhance your decor! This gorgeous helmet is HANDMADE from 18-gauge mild steel, lined with a comfortable and secure genuine leather liner. A circumference of approximately 68 cm makes it fit almost all head sizes. The historic crest attached to the top will make your Roman outfit stand out! Note: This product is carefully coated with a layer of oil when packaged that acts as a temporary (protective) layer against corrosion (rust), which can easily be wiped off using any oil remover or even a dry cloth.