greek xiphos sparta Barbutes but from the 2nd century

but from the 2nd century BC onwards it became primarily a ceremonial attribute for high-ranking officers and emperors

Some fighters preferred an axe over a sword

it is crafted from leather

so that all manner of movements may be performed

The helmet is made of sturdy 2mm thick steel

greek xiphos sparta Barbutes but from the 2nd centuryHoplites 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