![]() Crests may have been worn at all times by centurions in the early empire, including during battle, but legionaries, and centurions during other periods, probably wore crests only occasionally. There is some evidence ( Vegetius writings and some sculptures) that legionaries had their crests mounted longitudinally and centurions had them mounted transversely. Gladiators such as the samnis and the hoplomachus also probably wore large feathered crests. While the fur is usually red, the crests possibly occurred in other colors, like yellow, purple and black, and possibly in combinations of these colors such as alternating yellow and black. The crests were usually made of plumes or horse hair. Some of the helmets used by legionaries had a crest holder.
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