10-18-2005, 12:40 PM
Dan H.,
Please allow me some time to find the Spolas references.
Please keep in mind that sometimes Pilos refers to the conical bronze helmet.
So the reference might mean the metal helmets.
I am more inclined to agree with Dan Peterson that felt if used as body armor would probbaly not used in the Mediterranean except ad protection from the cold. I cannot rule out the possibilty of being used on shileds but this is not on the body.
Regards.
Stefanos
Please allow me some time to find the Spolas references.
Please keep in mind that sometimes Pilos refers to the conical bronze helmet.
So the reference might mean the metal helmets.
I am more inclined to agree with Dan Peterson that felt if used as body armor would probbaly not used in the Mediterranean except ad protection from the cold. I cannot rule out the possibilty of being used on shileds but this is not on the body.
Regards.
Stefanos
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Phokean Ekdromos
http://hetairoi.de/
http://hoplomachia.gr
http://stefanosskarmintzos.wordpress.com