Shmarjet Explained

The Shmarjet helmet was a helmet of Illyrian origin worn by the historical Illyrians and the Veneti.^[1] It was favored especially by the Iapodes. It had two varieties, one with a wicker base and one with chain mail sewn together; the discs and studs were optional.

See also

• Illyrians
• Ancient Warfare

Bibliography

• Book: Sekunda. Nick . Nicholas Sekunda . Northwood. Simon . Richard Hook (illustrator) . Early Roman Armies. Oxford. Osprey Publishing. 1995. 1-85532-513-6 .
• Book: Wilkes, John J.. The Illyrians. Oxford. Blackwell Publishing. 1992. 0-631-19807-5.

Notes and References

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