Imperial 'plate-like' armour?

[Gishank]

So, whilst out venturing in the wilderness I came across a shrine to Talos hidden away in the mountains, next to this shrine was a bed, some boots, an Imperial light shield and an Imperial Helmet. However this Imperial Helmet isn't a bogstandard one, it appears to be made out of steel, has a black brush ('crest') atop of the helmet, and features the Imperial Insignia on the forehead; you can also find this helmet on loading screens. It covers the head in entirety.

 

Now, as Skyrim is the first Elder Scrolls game I've played I'm not too sure as to what this helmet means... However I am curious as to wether there is a full-set of this armour in the game?

Edited November 22, 2011 by Gishank

[Marcvss]

So, whilst out venturing in the wilderness I came across a shrine to Talos hidden away in the mountains, next to this shrine was a bed, some boots, an Imperial light shield and an Imperial Helmet. However this Imperial Helmet isn't a bogstandard one, it appears to be made out of steel, has a black brush ('crest') atop of the helmet, and features the Imperial Insignia on the forehead; you can also find this helmet on loading screens. It covers the head in entirety.

 

Now, as Skyrim is the first Elder Scrolls game I've played I'm not too sure as to what this helmet means... However I am curious as to wether there is a full-set of this armour in the game?

The helmet youre referring to is the Imperial Helmet Spartan variant. There also appears to be a Horseman Variant. http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Imperial_Helmets

 

It appears to go with the regular Imperial heavy armor looking at this list. http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Armor

[Gishank]

Disappointing then. I was hoping to see some more aestetically pleasing heavy Imperial armour, because the current Imperial heavy armour is quite horrid in my opinion.