'The Heroic Age in Greece': combat of Ancient Greek warriors. Artist: Unknown # 1155854

'The Heroic Age in Greece': combat of Ancient Greek warriors. Artist: Unknown

1-155-854 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

'The Heroic Age in Greece': combat of Ancient Greek warriors. These figures are based upon the seventh-century plaque in the British Museum, which is shown as an inset. These infantrymen, armed with spears and shields and wearing helmets and shinguards, made up the majority of Ancient Greek armies.