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Corinthian Helmet
Our Corinthian bronze helmet is forged from a single piece of bronze like the originals. In addition, the facial section is reinforced once more.
The Corinthian helmet originated in ancient Greece and took its name from the city-state of Corinth. It was a helmet made of bronze which in its later styles covered the entire head and neck, with slits for the eyes and mouth. A large curved projection protected the nape of the neck.
Out of combat, a Greek hoplite would wear the helmet tipped upward for comfort. This practice gave rise to a series of variant forms in Italy, where the slits were almost closed, since the helmet was no longer pulled over the face but worn cap-like. Although the classical Corinthian helmet fell out of use among the Greeks in favour of more open types, the Italo-Corinthian types remained in use until the 1st century AD, being used, among others, by the Roman army.
One of the most gorgeous helmets ever produced is the Greek Corinthian helmet. Although the Greeks used many other styles and types, this is the one most closely associated with the Greek Hoplite and Alexander the Great of Macedonia. As he had united the Greek city-states under his empire, eventually the Hoplites too were fighting alongside Alexander. Made of bronze, this helmet was designed to provide protection and visibility and also to allow the wearer plenty of air. The Corinthian helmet was used from the archaic period (600BCE) to the classical (300BCE). This clean, spare shape was the basis for many of the classical helmets of the Renaissance. We are pleased to offer this fully wearable copy that imitates the thin wall construction of the originals. Since bronze is heavier than steel, bronze helmets were made thinner than steel helmets to avoid excess weight. The main purpose was to deflect blows, rather than absorb them. A truly spectacular helmet, and one no collection of armor should be without. The height is adjustable with straps inside the helmet.
Adjustable liner.
Weight 2.3 kg (5 lbs).
Inside measurements: depth 23 cm (9”), width 19 cm (7 ½”).
