Classic Spartan/Greek Commander War Spear & Helmet #2 Start Price USD 97.50 Current Price USD 97.50 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, October 26, 2008 End Time Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Location Deep River, CT See more about 'Classic Spartan/Greek Commander War Spear & Helmet #2' Description Untitled Document   Click an Image to Enlarge   Classic Spartan/Greek Commander War Spear & Helmet #2 This is a set that clearly recalls the classic era of the Greeks, specifically that of the war-like Spartan people: In 480 BC King Leonites of Sparta and a small band of his men penned up a Persian army numbered at a million men in the pass at Thermopylae for three days, in what has to be the most famous ‘last stand’ in history. As seen in the recent movie ‘300’, named for the number of Spartans who held the pass and died doing so, they were great heroes, and well worthy of the immortality they bought at the price of their lives.This set includes a well made, stylized Corinthian full-sized helmet, a style of helmet that was among the most popular helms during the Archiac and early Classical periods because it was less expensive to manufacture and did not obstruct the wearer's critical senses of vision and hearing.  Numerous examples of Corinthian helmets have been excavated and has been depicted on more sculpture than any other helmet. It seems that the Greeks romantically associated it with glory and the past. The Romans also revered it, placing it on their copies of the Greek originals to sculptures of their own. This is a well made, full size helmet in 18ga steel and comes with a real horse hair plume mounted on a base that attaches securely to the helm. The helm is about eight inches from ear to ear and nine inches front to back and will fit a head size of about 23-24 inches with light padding. There is no padding with this helmet though lightweight arming caps can also be purchased through us.It comes with a beautiful spear, made with a broad leaf shaped spear blade. This is also a classic design seen throughout history. Both spear blade and pointed end cap are made of polished steel. The pale wood shaft with a burnt wood design is made in two pieces that can unscrew at the center, allows ease in shipping and storage. This spear measures a full 70" in total length. The blade has a pointed tip and is not recommended for combat use or sword play. As with any weapon, the suitability or unsuitability for any use is the responsibility of the user. No use whatsoever is endorsed.  Both these items are similar to the items used in the movie '300', but are not from the movie, they are historical reproductions. 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