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Greek Corinthian Helmet
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The Greek Corinthian Helmet was favored by ancient Greeks enjoyed a long period of use, from the early 7th to the 4th Century B.C. This elegantly designed greek helmet could be pushed back to rest on the head when not in use, allowing view of the face and is portrayed in many Greek works of art.
This reproduction is handcrafted in 18 gauge steel.
The Greek Corinthian helmet was a type of bronze helmet which in its later styles covered the entire head and neck, with slits for the eyes and mouth. Apparently, the Greek helmet was the most popular helm during the Archaic and early Classical periods. They style of the helmet gradually gave way to the pilos style, which was less expensive to manufacture and did not obstruct the wearer's critical senses of vision and hearing. Numerous examples of Corinthian helmets have been excavated, and they are frequently depicted on pottery.
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