Greek hoplite helmet, 1-1.2 mm

Product description

This is a replica of a Corinthian-Italic helmet from the 5th century BC. This helmet type was especially popular in the Archaean period, the 8th to 6th century BC. From the 5th century BC. people began to prefer the Thracian helmet, which gave more field of vision. In Italy the helmet was worn by the Romans and Etruscans during the royal period. Handmade from 1.2mm (18 gauge) steel, this Corinthian helmet is lined with a comfortable and secure leather lining. With a circumference of approximately 68 cm (without lining) fits for head size 58-62 cm. (65 cm with lining). The height is approximately 31 cm and the width (from front to back) is 27.5 cm. The opening just below the nasal plate is 3 cm and the eye slits measure approximately (6×3.2) cm. The helmet insert can be removed to create more space in the helmet.

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