Greek Arms and Armour
The following items feature some Greek equipment which has been thoroughly researched for authenticity.
Bronze Corinthian Helmet
Greek Corinthian Helmet:
This helmet is made completely from one piece of 18 gauge
bronze using the ancient technique of raising.
Raising is a time consuming process which involves hammering a large disk of metal over a
stake, gradually forming the helmet after many passes with the hammer over the surface of
the metal. 2 pictures showing part of this process can be seen below.
- Price for a Corinthian Helmet raised completely from one piece: $2,000.00
- Price for the 2 color horsehair crest: $250
Greek Corinthian Helmet:
This helmet is made almost completely from one
piece of 18 gauge bronze using the ancient technique of raising. In this example the
lower 2 inches of the cheekpieces of the helmet are brazed on. Raising is a time
consuming process which involves hammering a large disk of metal over a stake,
gradually forming the helmet after many passes with the hammer over the surface of the
metal. 2 pictures showing part of this process can be seen below.
- Price for the above pictured helmet: $1900.00
Here the helmet is raised about half-way.
Here the helmet is raised about three quarters of the way.
