18 Gauge Weapons Roman armor centurion Murmillo Gladiator Helmet By Nauticalmart 18 Gauge Weapons Roman armor centurion Murmillo Gladiator Helmet By Nauticalmart Murmillo gladiators were recognizable by their helmets and gear. Steel Gauge: 18G LARP-Optima ~ The helmet is coated with rust-free paint from the inside. ~ The helmet includes leather suspension ~ The helmet has satin polishing ~ Adult Size ~ Stand not include Quality Assurance Quality is a parameter where we make no compromises. The products that we offer to our clients are high in quality, beautifully designed and of high performance. The heavy helmet, called a Cassis Crista had a large crest intended to represent the fin of a fish. The helmet covered the face entirely with the intention of either dehumanising the gladiator or to give him an aura of invincibility by making his expressions unreadable. These heavy helmets offered excellent protection, but their bulk also served to make the Murmillo a less agile fighter. This is by design, for it encourages the heavy Murmillo gladiator to close the distance and slug it out rather than dodge, weave and wear out his foe