greek xiphos sparta Barbutes A LARP pint crafted from

A LARP pint crafted from foam and latex

they are particularly comfortable to wear and are fitted with an elastic waistband

Each item is unique

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

The helmet is made of sturdy 2mm thick steel

greek xiphos sparta Barbutes A LARP pint crafted fromHoplites 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