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Product description
The Corinthian helmet is perhaps the most famous symbol of the Greek hoplite. Originating in ancient Greece and named after the city-state of Corinth, it protected the entire head and face, with characteristic eye openings and a nose guard. In the Italo-Corinthian variant, the helmet was often worn slightly pushed back on the head. This helmet type was especially popular in the Archaic period, from the 8th to the 6th century BC. From the 5th century BC onward, the Thracian helmet, which offered a wider field of vision, came to be preferred. In Italy, the helmet was worn by the Romans and Etruscans during the period of the kings.
This is a replica of a Corinthian-Italic helmet from the 5th century BC. This helmet is hand-formed from steel with an antique bronze/brass-colored finish. A loose, lined inner cap is included, which you can glue in if desired for a comfortable fit.
The helmet is a beautiful addition for re-enactment, living history, theatre and film, and for collectors of classical armour.
