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The Spartan army soldier wore similar costume to the Greek hoplites. The only unique part Spartan army soldier costume was the crimson tunic and cloak. As part of their _look_, the Spartan had long hairs and they did so until the 5th century. The letter lambda was also commonly painted on the Spartan army soldier_s shield. Some of the Spartan army soldiers wore crests made from horse hair and may have signified that they were officers. In the Archaic period, Spartans wore armors that consisted of bronze cuirasses, leg greaves and helmet of the Corinthian type. Later designs of the metal guards included protection for both the front and he back parts of the lower leg and were called full greaves. During the 5th century, due to the change on how warfare was conducted, the Greeks altogether abandoned most forms of body armor. Today, the Spartan army costume is still one of the most popular ever thanks to the movie Sparta 300. Important Features:
_ Size : 15_
_ Finish : Silver
_ Material : Metal
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