Ancient Greek Armors
Shields of Macedonian / Hellenistic period (4th -1th century BC)
4th -1th century BC
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Lathe made shields consisted by numerous glued parallel wooden planks. Externally have been drawn with insignia & emblems of the Macedonian Dynasties. Handles and suspension leather mechanism have been settled to the back surface.
Painting by Basileios Stamos.