Corinthian helmet
The Corinthian helmet is a Casque resulting from the town of Corinthe, appeared in first half of sixth century BC. Although the Greeks used many other types of helmet, the Corinthian, often represented in art, remains the helmet characteristic of the hoplitic armament.
It is characterized by a development of the cap, the projection of the protect-cheeks and the thickening of metal: its appearance corresponds to progress of the art of metal in ancient Greece. The helmet is doubled out of fabric, attache with the helmet by small holes skirting cutting. The Corinthian helmet is solid and allows a good protection of the face and nape of the neck. Apart from the periods of battle, it can be reversed behind, thus discovering the face. It has as a defect to cover the ears, thus decreasing the auditive capacities of the soldier.
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