Price range: $150.00 through $200.00
Key Points –
– Make of a 1.2mm metal sheet
– Head Size – 19x22cm
– The helmet is painted black on the inside
Description –
The Pilos Helmet for Reenactment is a simple helmet and one of the most commonly used helmets in ancient Greece. The helmet was inspired by the felt/wool cap, also known as the Pileus. The embossed groove above the rim of the helmet is an inspiration from the drawstring of the pileus cap. The original finding of the helmet was in bronze metal. The simple construction of the helmet made it easily accessible and cheap, compared to the other types of helmets. The helmet was particularly famous among the foot soldiers of Greek armies. The historians think that the helmet was not safe for battle as it did not provide any protection to the face.
The replica of the Pilos Helmet for Reenactment is made of 1.2 mm-thick sheet metal. The helmet has a conical shape with a groove above the bottom rim. The edge of the rim is rolled for safety.
Literature references for the helmet are taken from Alexander’s Ancient Arts’ blog post.
Period – 5th century
Ear-to-Ear Dimension – 19cm
Front-to-Back Dimension – 22cm
Gross weight – 1.65 Pounds
Base Material – Brass & Bronze
Product Code – AGRH-07
| Material Type |
Brass , Bronze |
|---|
Pilos Helmet for Reenactment | Ancient Greek Helmet
Ordered it in a whim and arrived right away, beautiful construction, solid, perfect fit.
This should be THE starter greek helmet!