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A possible realistic image of a Macedonian Phalangite of the Early Hellenistic Period was presented by Association ΚORYVANTES—with respect to historical accuracy—by processing high-quality materials and following reconstruction techniques within the framework of experimental archaeology.
🟢 The Chalcidian Helmet
The warrior wears a very well-known version of the Chalcidian type of helmet: the renowned Chalcidian helmet of the Odryssian King Seuthes (second half of the 4th century BC, Golyama Kosmatka Mound), currently being exposed in the Iskra—Kazanlak museum.
The helmet was constructed by Georgios Roussis and modified by HellenicArmors.
🟢 The Linothorax
The “linothorax” (“Tube & Yoke”, Jarva’s Type IV, version 4) was made of a core of stiffened leather and ten layers of linen. The Linothorax was constructed by the exceptional team of Epos Custom Leather.
🟢The Sarissa
The Phalangite uses a ten cubit (4.8m) long Sarissa (based on the references of Asclepiodotus & Aelian in the Early Hellenistic period.
The Sarissa bears the so-called “small spearhead” described by Andronikos and uses the biconical/polygonal “connecting tube” with the “split” described by Andronikos.
The Sarissa equipment (including exact replicas of the “small spearhead” and the “connecting tube”) was custom-made by the Res Bellica team.
🟢 The Shield
The Shield’s hand-painted decoration pattern is based on the ones depicted in the “Agios Athanasios Tomb frescoes.” It is made of wood, linen, and leather. It is 65cm in diameter and has an offset single armband.
The prime craftsmanship makes the Shield of the HellenicArmors team.
The article first appeared on Association Koryvantes – Κορύβαντες.
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