![]() ![]() This does at least indicate that certain Greek city-states used single-letter devices as standard, and it would be surprising if the Spartans did not follow this presumably Peloponnesian trend of identity through uniformity. Without this single mention, we would not know that Sicyonians carried a sigma on their shields. Then, as the story goes, Pasimachus said: "By the twin gods, Argives, these Sigmas will deceive you," and came to close quarters with them and fighting thus with a few against many he was slain, and likewise others of his party." - Xenophon, Hellenica IV.10. The Argives, however, seeing the Sigmas upon the shields, did not fear these opponents at all, thinking that they were Sicyonians. But Pasimachus, the Lacedaemonian commander of horse, at the head of a few horsemen, when he saw the Sicyonians hard pressed, tied his horses to trees, took from the Sicyonians their shields, and advanced with a volunteer force against the Argives. "Then the Argives, filled with overweening confidence on account of their numbers, advanced at once and they defeated the Sicyonians, and breaking through the stockade pursued them to the sea and there killed many of them. The one featured in the picture is a home-made reconstruction, but the effect is impressive and yes, the Spartans would definitely be interested in adding the 'red letter' for visual effect.įor literary references to shield devices, we are dependent upon obiter dictu (by-the-way) mentions such as the following: Somehow a brass-faced shield with a red lambda looks right for Spartans. While the Spartans may have used a plain shield to distinguish themselves, it can't be because only they had bronze shields.ĭuring the Hellenistic era, historians had a simple description for troops with 'bare' bronze shields: khalkaspides. If, as Xenophon claims, the bronze shield was chosen because it could be quickly polished and was slow to tarnish, would the Spartans be interested in covering it with paint? If the bronze was too thinly spread to significantly add much strength to the shield could its purpose be to impress on the enemy that the dreaded Spartan phalanx was present? It may have been common for hoplites from other states to have portrayed family or national blazons to a greater degree than those from Sparta.Īs far as I know - I'm sure the classicists will correct me if wrong - all hoplites used the same bronze-faced shield. Quote from: RobertGargan on October 18, 2016, 09:20:25 PM Battle Flags wargame transfers are not simple clip-art but fully finished decals.This allows the wargamer and model soldier collector to create stunning museum quality shields, clothing and horse barding first time every time.Quote from: Erpingham on October 18, 2016, 10:44:46 PM The special carrier film, currently unique to Battle Flags transfers/decals dries to approximately a paint layer thick and is therefore easy to blend into the paintwork.īattle Flag have created full colour detailed artwork shaded, highlighted and distressed. Simple as that and great results every time. Simply pre-soak the decal in lukewarm water, for approximately 20 seconds and slide it into place, then adjust until you are happy with position. Unlike other makes of transfer these are true waterslide, no plastic film to peel off, no sticking the transfer to the wargame figure and hoping you have placed it correctly first time. The all new waterslide transfers for wargame miniatures are now available from Battle Flag. The All New Waterslide Transfers From Battle Flag Are Available Now! ![]()
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