Greek Helmet Crests

[Giannis K. Hoplite]

The loops helped hold the two halves together.

But are also crest attachments,right?Otherwise they wouldn't have to extend outwards and just rivets would do the job.
Also it's interesting that similar loops existed on the top of the helmet as well as on the front and back.This would mean that the loop actually went inside the crest box.But I suppose the frontal and back loops worked by tying the crest with strings,like the hooks in the illyrian and other helmets.
Khaire
Giannis