SPA032B - Charging Hoplite with Medusa Head Shield D-Day and enduring legacy of ancient

and enduring legacy of ancient Rome

Body armour: typically segmented plate (lorica segmentata)

His extensive military background and experience as a staff officer made him a respected figure within the German command structure

Some Roman military standards also incorporated animal imagery

Individual figures become part of a broader historical scene when placed alongside vehicles

SPA032B - Charging Hoplite with Medusa Head Shield D-Day and enduring legacy of ancientSPA032B Charging Hoplite with Medusa Head Shield The image of Medusa is one of the most recognisable symbols from Greek mythology. According to legend, Medusa was a Gorgon whose gaze could turn those who looked upon her to stone. Her image became a powerful protective symbol in ancient Greek art and was often used on shields and armour. This figure portrays a charging Greek hoplite carrying a shield decorated with the head of Medusa, combining