Greek-Corinthian Hoplite Helmet Made of Steel with Leather Liner

Greek-Corinthian Hoplite Helmet Made of Steel with Leather Liner

The Greek-Corinthian helmet is made of 1 mm thick steel and is therefore suitable for cosplay with the theme of ancient Sparta. In the Archaic and Early Classical periods, it was the helmet of the first choice for most Greek hoplite swordsmen, and even the famous Athenian commander Pericles was depicted wearing this helmet. Later, it gave way to lighter helmet shapes that were less obstructive to the hoplites' vision and less restrictive to their hearing. In a slightly modified form, it continued to be used by the Italians as the "Italo-Corinthian" helmet until the rise of the Roman Empire.

• Made of approx. 1mm thick steel
• The helmet is suitable for a head circumference of max. approx 65cm / 25,6 inch.
• Total height about 32cm
• The helmet is sprayed with black paint on the inside against corrosion
• Supplied with adjustable leather liner
• The helmet is equipped with a chin strap with brass buckle
• Weight approx. 1206 g

Probably one of the most iconic war helmets of history, the Corinthian helm gives excellent, overall protection to the head whilst giving suitable allowances for vision, hearing and breathing without excessive obstruction. Purpose made for the Hoplite Phalanx, the Corinthian protects the wearer’s head from the chaotic scrum of the tight phalanx melee where protection from surprising attack angles and unseen projectiles was an imperative.

Though it is a very practical helm, the Greeks made sure it was suitably stylized; the added eyebrows, stylized eyes and elongated faceplate portrays a noble, yet intimidating visage. Contoured and stately, this union of practical function and aesthetic form is in itself a reflection of Greek and Hellenistic culture. 

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