How did the Corinthian helmet not slam down on the hoplite’s face.

by AmbivalentSamaritan

Coins and pottery show the Corinthian helmet often worn pushed up on the head exposing the face - presumably during non-battle times- but how did they keep it from just suddenly dropping down over the hoplite’s face? A cap? A strap?

Searocksandtrees

Hi, hopefully someone will address your main question, but while you're here, you may be interested in a couple of previous comments regarding the depiction of raised helmets in artworks