The 300 Spartan shield is a Limited Edition (only 300 worldwide). It bears an upside-down "V" across the front, symbol of the Spartans in Miller's graphic novel. It is exactly the same dimensions as the Spartan shields from Frank Miller's 300 - about 3 feet in diameter. The shield is sculpted from poly-resin, precisely what the Spartans of the time would have used. When you face one million soldiers of the Persian army, you're bound to get a few scratches on your shield. Those of you who know the story of the Battle of Thermopylae, or who have read Frank Miller's Graphic novel (or even seen a trailer of the movie), know that the shields of the Spartans took an arrow or two in that battle. In 2011, he published what he called a propaganda comic. In fact, there are only 300 of these being made worldwide, one for each of the Spartans at the battle of Thermopylae. Miller’s politics seemed to become more eccentric as his drawing did the same. Know something else? It might be one of the coolest we're ever offered too.Īn officially licensed, exact replica of the battle damaged shields of King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans. At 20 pounds, this may be the heaviest, prop replica we've ever offered.
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