The Shmarjet helmet was a helmet of Illyrian origin worn by the historical Illyrians and the Veneti. 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
References
Bibliography
- Sekunda, Nick; Northwood, Simon (1995). Early Roman Armies. Richard Hook (illustrator). Oxford: Osprey Publishing. ISBN 1-85532-513-6.
- Wilkes, John J. (1992). The Illyrians. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing. ISBN 0-631-19807-5.
