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It's fugly. I would have laughed seeing someone wear this.
Michael D. Hafer [aka Mythos Ruler, aka eX | Vesper]
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yeah I'm with Mythos on this.
Valour is the strength, not of arms and legs,but of the heart and soul
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I think it is amazingly ugly; but it would get you noticed on the battlefield (for better or worse).
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Is this the dreaded Chthulhu-crest?
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One thing a Pylos helmet gives that a lot of other Greek helmets don't is a completely free field of vision and hearing.
This type I believe probably would be excellent for armies that were in a fluid type or war far rather than a knock down battle. I think this may be why in the Italian peninsula they are lots open eared and faced helmets.
As to the attractiveness well that up to the individual. I know some in the my group who virtual double over in pain when they are mentioned, but as they are cheaper to produce they are a good entry helmet for new starters.
I am soon to own one but god for bid you ask me to wear it.
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You're quite right, Craig. Helmet designs reflect styles of warfare, and Italy is a perfect example.
I think piloi look rather smart. Of course, I also get angry when people say Apulo-Corinthians are stupid-looking. There are some quite ugly multiple-piece Corinthians out there, though.
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Allow me some clarification:
Pylos = Greek city
Pilos = Cap - Hat in Greek. Originaly made from felt (Pilima) hence the name.
Kind regards
Thanks, Stefane,
My sources seem to use i and y interchangeably - they seem to think the pilos comes from Pylos.
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Paul
That horse already bolted we have people with Apulo-Corinthians and they love them. Actually they very pratical again for hearing and sight.
Makes doing drill much easier when all can hear the commands