A particular fantasy/hobby
that many members of The Phalanx share is to weight themselves down in expensive
hoplite garb and then engage in mock battles, march around, or frighten small
children/animals in public. So....
here is a list--not complete by any stretch of the imagination--of places that
offer pieces of metal bent to satisfy the whimsy of Greek enthusiasts.
Note: Armour is not
cheap, especially when it is custom-made. Greek armour is comparatively rare,
too, so prices for it are generally higher than its medieval counterparts. An
entire panoply can easily exceed US$1,500. You have been warned.
If you have any sources you
wish to add, please send an email to laconian@zxmailcom.com (remove the com from
zxmailcom for my real address.)
- Name:
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Albion Armourers
- URL:
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http://albionarmorers.com/armormain.htm
(http://www.albionarmorers.com/)
- Greek-based wares:
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Bronze Corinthian Helmet (uncrested*) -
$375 nice (IS1300)
Brass Corinthian Helmet (uncrested) - $275 (w/crest - $330)
(+$40 liner)
Bronze Corinthian Helmet (uncrested) - $375 (IS1301)
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Manufactured/Custom Fit on
1301 only
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- Comments:
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Although the pieces shown are manufactured, I
wouldn't be ashamed to own them at all. The Corinthian helmet
(IS1300) is especially well-formed, and the promise of a crest in
the future--considering the relatively low price of $60 for a crest
here--makes it a good choice in my opinion.
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- Name:
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Blacksword Armoury
- URL:
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http://www.blacksword.com/greek.htm
(http://www.blacksword.com)
- Greek-based wares:
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Brass Italo/Corinthian Helmet (crested) -
$243
Iron Italo/Corinthian Helmet (crestless) - $175
Steel Corinthian Helmet - $175 (+$240 crest)
Brass Muscled Cuirass (front only!) - $240
Brass Muscled Cuirass (front+backplate) - $323
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Manufactured
- Comments:
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Least expensive source of armour that I have found.
Manufacutred, but a wide variety to choose from and the lowest
prices around.
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- Name:
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By The Sword, Inc.
- URL:
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http://www.by-the-sword.com
- Greek-based wares:
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Brass Corinthian Helmet (crestless) - $225
Iron Corinthian Helmet (crestless) - $175
Brass Muscled Cuirass - $342
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Manufactured
- Comments:
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I believe all of the Greco/Roman contents are
manufactured. Items are similar to Blacksword's inventory, but the
prices are a bit higher.
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- Name:
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Darkheart Armoury
- URL:
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http://www.darkheartarmoury.com
- Greek-based wares:
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Brass Corinthian Helmet - $360
(w/crest - $450)
Bronze Corinthian Helmet - $420 (w/crest - $510)
Brass Muscled Cuirass - $330 (+$210 backplate)
Bronze Muscled Cuirass - $450 (+$390 backplate)
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Custom Made
- Comments:
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Don't believe the example picture given on the
website. The finished product is much, much, much nicer. I (Kevin
Marshall) have a helmet from them w/red crest, and Kevin Hendryx's
entire panoply is made through them. Great quality, just on the
costly side.
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- Name:
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Valentine Armouries
- URL:
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http://www.varmouries.com/
- Greek-based wares:
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Copper/Brass Muscled Cuirass - $360
Steel Muscled Cuirass - $300
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Custom Made
- Comments:
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Decent pricing for a custom-made cuirass, but the
lack of a bronze model is unfortunate.
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- Name:
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White Rose Armoury
- URL:
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http://www.white-rose-armoury.co.uk/
- Greek-based wares:
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Brass, bronze or steel muscled cuirass - $545
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Custom Made
- Comments:
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No examples provided, but everything is custom-made.
Questionable product (muscled cuirasses are apparently a tough
product to make), moderately priced .
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