Greek Pilos Helmet of Classical Period, Museum-quality reproduction

The type of helmet known as Pilos is derived from a felt cap of similar shape. The first widespread adoption of the pilos helmet occurred in Sparta towards the end of the 5th century BC. It then was the mainstay of Greek, Anatolian, and Bosphoran Infantry from the 5th-3rd centuries BC.


Period: Classic

Date: 5th Century B.C. or later

!!!! THE GOLDEN WREATH (KOTINOS) OR OTHER ARTEFACTS MAY APPEAR IN PHOTOS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE !!!! If interested, please contact us to assist, or check our specific listing for the item:)

Material: Copper alloy

- micro-casting techniques to achieve less than 1 mm copper thickness and an overall weight of 0.7kg (compare this with 10mm thickness and 4kg of typical helmet reproductions)

-fragile as the real item in a museum

-micro-casted in single-piece construction as the original ones, unlike cheaper reproductions that cast different pieces and then weld them using modern techniques

-the metal (copper alloy) is aged using a mix of quality patina paint and natural copper oxidation - each item is unique, no two pieces are identical

-dimensions are identical to the original artefact

!!!! Kotinos



Please keep in mind that the helmet you will receive will not be exactly like the preview as every piece is slightly different.

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