Spartan Helmet Necklace, Steel Medallion

The helmet that only shows the eyes

The medallion features an embossed Corinthian helmet — the type that encases the entire head, leaving only a T-shaped slit for sight and breathing — topped with its crest. The perimeter is encircled by a Greek meander frieze. Stainless steel, approximately 3 cm, on a 60 cm braided chain.

Greek, not Nordic

Let's be blunt: this pendant is not Scandinavian in any way. The Corinthian helmet is the gear of the Greek hoplite from the 7^th-5^th centuries BCE, which has become a symbol of Sparta in contemporary imagery. It is an exception in our catalog, intentionally presented as such rather than disguised as a Viking amulet. The rest of our pendants can be found in the Viking Necklace collection.

The terrible nature of this helmet

The Corinthian helmet protected everything — and that was precisely its flaw. Forged from a single sheet of bronze, it enveloped the skull, cheeks, and nose, leaving only a T-shaped slit. The wearer could barely hear anything and could only see what was directly in front of them: it was impossible to perceive anything coming from the sides. This was acceptable in the phalanx, where every hoplite advanced shoulder to shoulder, protected on their left by their neighbor's shield. The helmet only makes sense in this formation. Outside of it, it blinds the wearer. The Greeks, in fact, abandoned it in the 4^th century BCE in favor of more open models as warfare became more mobile.

The medallion

Approximately 3 cm in diameter, helmet in bold relief, perimeter encircled by a meander frieze. Polished stainless steel, 60 cm braided chain.

Specifications

• Material: stainless steel, does not tarnish
• Pendant: approximately 3 cm in diameter
• Chain: braided link, 60 cm, lobster clasp

Delivery — Allow 7 to 15 business days for mainland France, 10 to 20 days for the European Union. Free delivery on orders over €49.

Delivery guarantee — If your parcel is not delivered within 60 business days, we will provide an immediate reshipment or a full refund.

14-day returns — You have 14 calendar days from receipt to request an exchange or refund. The item must be returned within this period, in its original packaging.

Legal guarantees — All our products are covered by the legal guarantee of conformity and the guarantee against hidden defects, in accordance with the Consumer Code and the Civil Code.