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The Greek Hoplites carried a shield (aspis), linen armor (linothorax) or muscle cuirass, a Corinthian or Phrygic type helmet, a thrusting spear (dory) and a short sword (xiphos) or a slashing sword (kopis).
These improvements became a staple of Greek helmets and established the Corinthian Helmet as a favorite Greek helmet type among armies as formidable as the Spartan and Athenian, influencing the designs of Athenian Helmets, Spartan helmets, and more. Find the ideal Greek helmet for sale today!
Spartan Hoplites wearing the Pilos helmet. Illustration by Richard Hook. Furthermore, the helmet type was more suited to the Spartan mode of warfare due to its intrinsic open-faced design that allowed for better communication and battlefield awareness among the soldiers in a tight phalanx.
A Greek hoplite with muscle cuirass, spear, shield, Corinthian helmet and sheathed sword. Ancient Greek weapons and armor were primarily geared towards combat between individuals. Their primary technique was called the phalanx , a formation consisting of massed shield wall, which required heavy frontal armor and medium-ranged weapons such as ...
The Corinthian helmet, the quintessential symbol of the Classical hoplite. The Corinthian helmet is possibly the most recognizable helmet design in history, featuring prominently on university logos, military insignias, and brands around the world.
Ancient Greek life size hoplite helmet from the famous city of Sparta, dated 490 B.C. Sparta or Lacedaemon was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece in south-eastern Peloponnese. Around 650 BC, it rose to become the dominant military land-power in ancient Greece. (more on Spartan Art of War…)
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Helmet – The second most important piece of a hoplite’s equipment behind his shield was his Corinthian style helmet. Usually forged out of a single piece of bronze it completely covered the head with good protection leaving only two eye slits open giving it an ominous appearance.
A classic design of ancient Greek helmets, as crafted by the Corinthians artisans in 450. B.C and used also by Athenian hoplites and spartan warriors (infantry). An inspired museum reproduction of the Athenian helmet. A unique artifact, made by the traditional method of casting bronze, with a museum type oxidation and a verdigris finish.
Discover the power and majesty of ancient Greek warriors with our meticulously crafted Authentic Corinthian Helmet. Rooted in history, this helmet reflects the design favored by the legendary Spartan Hoplites around 700 BC. Designed for intense close-rank spear combat, it offers full-face protection, transporting you back to epic battles of old.