Corinthian helmet

The Corinthian helmet (Ancient Greek κόρυς κορινθίη, Modern κάσκα κορινθιακή) was a type of bronze helmet which in its later styles covered the entire head and neck, with slits for the eyes and mouth. A large curved projection protected the nape of the neck, similar to those seen on later Roman and conquistador helmets and the German Stahlhelm. Corinthian helmet - Physical evidence. Apparently (judging from artistic and archaeological evidence) the most popu ...

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A helmet (a 15th century loan from Middle French, a diminutive of Frankish helm, from Proto-Germanic *khelmaz, PIE *kelmo- "a cover") is a form of protective clothing worn on the head and usually made of metal or some other hard substance, typically for protection of the head from falling objects or high-speed collisions. Helmets are common in the military, construction, mining and some sports, including American football, baseball, ice hockey and rock climbing. Motorcycle helmets and bicycle helmets are co ...

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As the coat of arms was originally designed to distinguish combatants on the battlefield or in a tournament, even while covered in armour, it is not surprising that heraldic elements were often also used for the decoration of knightly helmets, while it was also possible to use different elements then on the shield, but equally standardized. Furthermore, it became common to use a helmet (or some other headgear, e.g. a crown) as part of the coat of arms, above the shield, a practice maintained long after her use in reality was ended by ...

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Helmet, Helmet - Heraldry

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Theodoros Kolokotronis - Outbreak. Kolokotronis returned to the mainland just prior to the outbreak of the war (officially, March 25 1821) and formed a confederation of irregular Moreot klepht bands. These he tried to train and organize into something resembling a modern army. In May he was named archistrategos -- commanding general. He was already 50-years-old by this time, a fact which contributed to his sobriquet O Geron tou Morea -- "The Old Man of the Morea," Morea being another name for the Peloponnese. Kolokotronis first action was the defense of V ...

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Theodoros Kolokotronis, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Early life, Theodoros Kolokotronis - War of Independence, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Outbreak, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Nafplion, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Kolokotronis the Liberater, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Parliamentary crisis, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Ibrahim's campaign, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Postbellum activities, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Epilogue

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Based in Hereford, the SRR is a British Army unit involved in surveillance operations, particularly against suspected international terrorists. This is the newest special forces regiment in the British Army, created by then Secretary of State for Defence Geoff Hoon. Announced in 2004, it was formed in response to a need for greater 'force against terrorism'. Unlike other areas of the British Army, it recruits both sexes and members do not have to pass UKSF selection. Its cap badge consists of the sword seen in the SAS and SBS badges, point up, behind a Co ...

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Kolokotronis was born at Ramavouni in Messenia, and grew up in Limpovisi in Arcadia. His father, Constantine Kolokotronis, took part in an armed rebellion which was supported by Catherine the Great of Russia, then was killed in an engagement along with two of his brothers. Theodoros joined the ranks of a Peloponnesian guerrilla band, and by age fifteen was the leader ("kapitanios") of his own group. He had a brief stint at sea as a corsair, then in 1805 he took service on a series of ships in the Russian fleet in the Russo-Turkish War. After ...

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Theodoros Kolokotronis, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Early life, Theodoros Kolokotronis - War of Independence, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Outbreak, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Nafplion, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Kolokotronis the Liberater, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Parliamentary crisis, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Ibrahim's campaign, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Postbellum activities, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Epilogue

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After the war Kolokotronis became a supporter of Count I.A. Kapodistrias and a proponent of alliance with Russia. When the count was assassinated 8 October 1831, Kolokotronis created his own administration in support of Prince Otto of Bavaria as a king of Greece. However, later he opposed the Bavarian-dominated regency during his rule. He was charged with treason and 7 June 1834 sentenced to death; but he was pardone ...

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Theodoros Kolokotronis, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Early life, Theodoros Kolokotronis - War of Independence, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Outbreak, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Nafplion, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Kolokotronis the Liberater, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Parliamentary crisis, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Ibrahim's campaign, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Postbellum activities, Theodoros Kolokotronis - Epilogue

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