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Bronze Hoplite-Like Helmet and Armor

Bronze Helmet of Thracian Type From 450-400 B.C. From Boeotia With HIARON Inscription

Bronze Helmet of Thracian Type From 450-400 B.C. From Boeotia With HIARON "sacred".

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The plaque says that the HIARON inscription means this Thracian-like armor was a votive offering at a sanctuary, but it was similar to the armor of a hoplite. It's worth noting that the 4th letter in the HIARON inscription is actually an R instead of the normal Greek Rho.
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