| Ancient Greek war helmets are some of the | | | | This was worn by the common Spartan foot |
| most recognizable in the historic war machines. | | | | soldiers who did the brunt of the fighting. Some |
| The term "Greek helmets" is quite broad. There is | | | | of the elite soldiers or leaders of the Spartans |
| really no one helmet that signifies the Greek | | | | wore a helmet with a red plume. This helmet |
| culture. Trojan helmets, Spartan helmets, and | | | | retained the same design as the foot soldier |
| Corinthian helmets are all under the heading of | | | | helmet except that it had a large plume with a tail |
| Greek helmets. In the following paragraphs, you | | | | end. This was to increase the apparent height of |
| will learn a little bit about each. | | | | the soldier and add to the intimidation factor. |
| Some of the most popular helmets for collectors | | | | Corinthian helmets had a very similar design to |
| and reenactments are the Trojan war helmet. | | | | Spartan helmets in terms of the "face" of the |
| There are several different designs that are sold | | | | helmet. Where they differ is that the frontal |
| in stores, but they are very similar. The biggest | | | | cheek guards a bit longer than the Spartan |
| difference between them is the color of the | | | | helmets. Also, these Greek helmets are usually |
| helmet and plume itself. For example, you'll find | | | | made of brass or a black metal. These also had a |
| Trojan helmets in silver, black, brass, and bronze. | | | | plume often made of horse hair, and the crest |
| In fact, one even comes in a war paint | | | | holding the plume was made out of a quality |
| camouflage color. The plumes will come in a | | | | leather and wood. Today's replicas will be made |
| variety of orange, red, and black. If you are | | | | with a synthetic hair or more expensive ones will |
| looking for the most historical Trojan helmet, the | | | | come with real horse hair. |
| black and bronze were the most common in | | | | To complement your Greek helmet you may |
| ancient days. This example of a helmet is found in | | | | want to consider adding a full set of Greek armor |
| the movie "Troy." The Trojan helmets in the | | | | to your collection. The Royal Greek Muscle Cuirass |
| movie have the signature curving cheek guard | | | | is a nice complement to many Greek helmets, |
| and it is made of bronze to give it that brownish | | | | and it usually includes a belt to complete a full |
| color. That in combination with a black or red | | | | costume. Greek armor often had "defined muscle" |
| plume will finish up your costume nicely. | | | | on the abs and chest. This further intimated the |
| Spartan helmets are also a very popular sort of | | | | enemy with the illusion that all the soldiers were |
| helmet. Recently made famous in the movie | | | | bursting with strength. Once you get these items |
| "300", these helmets come in two basic designs. | | | | for collection they will make a great display on |
| The first is a plain silver (made of iron and steel) | | | | your wall or on a simple stand. |
| helmet in a basic design. No plume is attached. | | | | |