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Quote[/b] ]Standard Hoplite: Breastplate (thorax) greaves 2-2.5 m. long spear, large round bronze shield, Korinthian helmet. The distinction of the Spartan hoplite should be a Lamda on their shields and a red cloak. Theban hoplites should have the “club of Hercules” painted on their shields.
Ifikratian hoplite: Linen armor, no greaves (they wore sandals) pelti shield (wooden oval, kinda 8-shaped, shield, they kept attached to the arm by a telamon while they were holding the pike with both hands) 4-4.5 long pike, pilos helmet.
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