Archaic high swan crest

[Giannis K. Hoplite]

Thanks to Athanasios Porporis for the photo he took in the BM, in this helmet we see the unique characteristic of the preserved wooden base of the tall crest. It is also a splendid example of how one would attach this crest on the helmet. Who knows, it could have even been a swan crest once!

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I also thought of posting a photo of the liner of my helmet.

The leather crest holder is in place. Eventually leather thongs will be woven through the slits, keeping the horsehair in place.

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This is how the crestbox is secured on the wood.

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