greek xiphos sparta

greek xiphos spartaHoplites were the heavily armed infantrymen of the ancient Greek army. The most important weapon was the lance (dory), whilst the most important means of defence was the large round shield (aspis). The xiphos, or sword, was a secondary weapon that hoplites carried on the left side. The xiphos is a relatively short sword (the blade averaged 4560 cm in length) with a leaf shaped blade. Xiphoi were employed primarily when the spear was broken, or in

The 'Pappenheimer' rapier type is named after the German count and general Gottfried Heinrich Pappenheim

The original of this fibula was likely crafted in South Germany and arrived in southern England via trade

They may be combined with almost all different types of shirts and tunics

originally worn as an overgarment by men

Cosplay and LARP

The snake was a common motif in Roman art and jewelry

with a wooden surface and a metal shield boss

Cosplay and for festivals

The sword is a replica of a 10th-century original

neck and shoulders from cold weather and rain

Crafted from high quality leather

Langobards and Frisians