Ancient Greek Shields were made out of either willow or limewood and covered with a very fine layer of bronze. The shield can be decorated with either an individual or tribal crest. City states often had their own shield pattern. The arm grip at the back of the shield enabled phalanx (standing in close formation) fighting.
Added:
7th Jun 2010 by Luton Museums
Subjects:
Art and Design, Design and Technology, Geography, History
Key Stages:
Key Stage 2
Keywords:
Hoplite Armour Greek soldier war warfare fighting sword spear shield ancient Greece Sparta Athens weapon protective protection battle BC phalanx
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