Shields, or aspis in Greek, were an important part of the armor used by Greek infantry (hoplites) in the ancient world, and they played a crucial role in the Greek phalanx fighting style which was incredibly effective on the battlefield. read more
Kratos, the main protagonist in God of War is a legendary Spartan demigod warrior and hero who also served the Spartan army as a high-ranking officer. A number of military aircraft have been named after the Spartans, including the Alenia C-27J Spartan, C-27A Spartan, and the Simmonds Spartan. read more
Ancient Greek spartan shields in life size dimensions, specially designed for reenactments. Historically accurate and fully functional. read more