Iron Hellenistic Thracian Helmet

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We based this on a number of artifacts and artistic depictions, not any one particular artifact. This one is obviously iron/steel while most artifact helmets are bronze. Hard to say if that means most were bronze or that the bronze helmets simply survived in greater numbers due to the nature of copper alloy objects vs. iron. The helmet in the Hermitage is iron. The budget and delivery time did not allow for some common decorative elements to be included and those will be added later when the school year ends next June.

Here's the first two students to wear it at the Penn Museum. I really need to get them a more appropriate shield!

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