Ancient Greek life size helmet from Macedonia, as seen in the 2004 film “Alexander”. Macedonia rose from a small kingdom at the periphery of Classical Greek affairs, to one which came to dominate the entire Hellenic world, occurred under the reign of Philip II. For a brief period, after the conquests of Alexander the Great, it became the most powerful state in the world, controlling a territory that included the former Persian empire, stretching as far as the Indus River; at that time it inaugurated the Hellenistic period of Ancient Greek civilization.(find out more about Alexander the Great…) Dated to 330 B.C, it is a characteristic Phrygian type helmet worn by the famous heavy infantry soldiers of the Macedonian army. Fully wearable with a linen padding for extra comfort. Specially designed for reenactments.
