MACEDONIAN STAR VERGINA SUN ARMY PHALANX SILVER SHIELD Start Price USD 499.00 Current Price USD 499.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, August 18, 2008 End Time Thursday, August 28, 2008 Location US See more about 'MACEDONIAN STAR VERGINA SUN ARMY PHALANX SILVER SHIELD ' Description Ancinet Macedonian Military Shield SILVER finish Here is a replica of an ancient Macedonian army shield, beautiful artifact that echoes antiquity.  The Macedonian shields were unique in their design and they greatly difered from the shields of the Romans and Persians.  In the middle would be the Macedonian star with either 16 rays or 12 rays, or the bust of the Macedonian king or god/goddess.  The ancient Macedonians made their shileds of bronze, but sometimes plated them with silver and gold.  The famed Macedonian "Silver Shields" were the backbone of the army of Alexander the Great and after his death served superbly in the armies of later Macedonian kings.  The Macedonian shields were used not only by the armies of ancient Macedon, but also by the Ptolemaic and Seleucid armies which ruled Asia and Egypt after Alexander.  Even the soldiers of the Cleopatra VII of Egypt carried these shields and were dressed in ancient Macedonian military outfits. This shield was Hand-sculpted and casted in cold cast resin, then antique finished in silver (also available in antique bronze, and silver finish - check our listings) Diameter 34" (87 cm)   Weight 15 lbs Excellent showoff decoration for your home - it comes with a hook in the back for easy wall-hanging. SHIPPING: Shipping to US is specified.  We do ship worldwide - if you live outside US contact us for a shipping quote.   Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Place a Bid!