Pilos Helmet

Pilos Helmet
Early Pilos-type helmet dated to 5th/4th century BC
Type:	Helmet
Designation:	πῖλος (felt)
Place of origin:	probably Laconia
Produced:	6th century BC
Manufacturer(s):	Ancient Greeks, Spartans, Ancient Macedonians, other Hellenistic states, probably other Ancient Mediterranean states
Material(s):	bronze
Evolved from:	Pilos/Pileus hat
Evolved into:	?
Service
Used by:	Classical Greek armies, Spartan army, Ancient Macedonian army, Antigonid Macedonian army other Hellenistic armies
Wars:	Greco-Persian Wars, Peloponnesian War, Wars of Alexander the Great, Wars of the Diadochi, Cleomenean War, Macedonian Wars

The Pilos Helmet is a bronze helmet of ancient Greek origin.

Overview

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Gallery

Another view of the helmet, made of bronze with height of 20 cm and weight of 893 g. and having holes on each side for attaching a chinstrap

Helmet markings indicating either a workshop or an owner located out above the rear rim flange: An incised "X" in a square, and a stamped "P" beneath an inverted "V"

The incised "X" in a square marking

In popular culture

• The Pilos helmet is featured in the video game Rome: Total War. It is worn by the unit Spartan Hoplites.
• The Pilos helmet is featured in the video game Total War: Rome II.
• The Pilos helmet is featured in the video game Total War: Arena.
• The Pilos helmet is featured in the video game mod Kings and Conquerors: The Hellenistic Era.
• The Pilos helmet is featured in the video game Civilization V. It is worn by the African Forest Elephant unit.
• The Pilos helmet is featured in the video game Assassin's Creed: Odyssey.