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We do not deliver this product to USA, Canada. The shields are made to be light weight and well rounded to protect the body from any strikes or projectiles such as arrows. These large shields, designed for pushing ahead, were the most essential equipment for the Hoplites. The Greek Shields made here are crafted historically with the same materials and tools (when possible) that were used back in the time of the Greeks and Romans. US 14.38' Roman Soldier with Javelin and Shield Cold Cast Bronze Figurine. Veronese Design Hector Trojan Prince Warrior of Troy Holding Spear and Shield Statue. It rested on a man's shoulders, stretching down the knees. Veronese Design Bronzed Spartan Warrior with Spear and Hoplite Shield Statue.

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They were primarily free citizenspropertied farmers and artisanswho were able to afford the bronze armor suit and weapons (estimated at a third to a half of its able-bodied adult male population). Their main tactic was the phalanx formation. This allowed the hoplite soldier more mobility with the shield, as well as the ability to capitalize on its offensive capabilities and better support the Phalanx. Hoplites were citizen-soldiers of Ancient Greek city-states who were primarily armed with spears and shields. The shield is made of bent plywood, covered with canvas fabric and hand-painted. These two points of contact eliminated the possibility of the shield swaying to the side after being struck, and as a result soldiers rarely lost their shields. Reconstruction of a Greek hoplite shield from ancient Sparta. Known as an Argive grip, it placed the handle at the edge of the shield, and was supported by a leather fastening (for the forearm) at the centre. The revolutionary part of the shield was, in fact, the grip. This large shield was made possible partly by its shape, which allowed it to be supported on the shoulder. are plenty of historical designs to choose from! On this page, you will find a collection of shield designs as depicted by period ceramics/ You can also find additional designs, conveniently grouped by period on this site.These large shields, designed for pushing ahead, were the most essential equipment for the Hoplites. when you pick a design for your own hoplon, there. But even during this period, many cities allowed soldiers to choose their own designs. The hoplite was a soldier-citizen of the State-Cities of Ancient Greece.1 Its name derives from hoplon, which means 'article of armament' or 'equipment'. AG011 Greek Hoplite with Bronze Armor and Thracian Helmet by First Legion (RETIRED) 59.95. The Hoplite is one of the toughest and most hardy of all shop robots. AG012 Greek Hoplite with Archaic Corinthian Helmet and Owl Shield by First Legion (RETIRED) 59.95. Later on, during the Hellenistic period, there is more evidence of standardised shield designs this was the time when standing armies, employed by the state, become more common. The Hoplite is a shop robot, that comes equipped with a physical shield and a power-shield. “A Spartan had as an emblem on his shield a fly, and that, too, no bigger than life-size. When some mockingly said that he had done this to escape being noticed, he said, “Rather that I may be noticeable for I come so close to the enemy that my emblem is seen by them in its true size.”

Plutarch tells the story of one Spartan who used a life-sized fly as his shield emblem:

There seems little evidence of standardisation, at least up to and including the 5th century: each hoplite chose his own shield design. Hoplite shield design was incredibly varied.

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