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A hoplites most important piece of equipment, and what gave the hoplite its name, is the hoplon, the shield (881004). The shield was made of overlapping planks of wood covered in leather, with the face of the shield covered completely in a thin sheet of bronze. This gave it incredible strength while at the same time not making it so heavy that it became unusable. Each shield was round and approximately 36 to 38 in diameter. Worn on the left arm,...

Steel Clashing. Muskets firing. Cannons booming. Specters appearing through thick smoke with death in their eyes. You've not dreaming; you're under attack from the scourge of the open seas: Pirates. When most people think of Pirates today they picture the ever memorable Captain Jack Sparrow from the motion picture Pirates of the Caribbean. You know what I mean-- the pirate bandana, the tricorn hat, loose shirt and pants with and an outer vest or...

Welcome to Museum Replicas, your ultimate source for all things historical. From Greeks, Romans, Vikings and Medieval Weapons to the Renaissanceand LARP, you'll find what you are looking for in high quality period clothing for men & women and battle worthy armor and weapons a knight would cherish. Plus plenty of jewelry and accessories a queen would adore. Whether you are royalty or just want to feel like it, you and your...