Helmet with horns

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Re: Helmet with horns

Post by Paralus »

Taphoi wrote:Plutarch [Alex. 32.9] also says that Alexander's helm was of polished steel and made by Theophilos with a gorget of the same material decorated with gems.

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Re: Helmet with horns

Post by akop »

I just want to express my enormous gratitude to all folks who participated in this topic! My personal vision of the situation with ATG helmets has greatly improved. I'm very lucky that I've found this forum! Great job guys!

Alex
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