Ancient Greek All Bronze Corinthian War Helmet 17th Century SACKVILLE STREET

SACKVILLE STREET

adjustable ladder-back sight

Transferred as Major to the 44th Regiment of Foot on April 27th 1815 and was appointed Lieutenant Colonel on June 4th 1815

Stocked in beautifully figured walnut mounted with lightly engraved brass mounts

for which he was popularly called "Peacemaker"

Ancient Greek All Bronze Corinthian War Helmet 17th Century SACKVILLE STREETNew Made Item (or it would cost $ 40,000!): Known as a "Corinthian" helmet, these style helmets were used all over Ancient Greece right back to the time of the Trojan Wars (remember the film "Troy"?). Actually, the example currently in residence at the Smithsonian Institution was gifted to President Harry S Truman, having been excavated at Corinth by a grateful Greek Nation for U. S. actions in WW2. This replica is magnificent, constructed of Bronze,