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spartan armor
The Spartan army stood at the center of the Spartan state, citizens trained in the disciplines and honor of a warrior society. Subjected to military drills since early manhood, the Spartans became one of the most feared military forces in the Greek world. At the height of Sparta's power – between the 6th and 4th centuries BC – other Greeks commonly accepted that "one Spartan was worth several men of any other state." According to Thucydides, the famous moment of Spartan surrender on the island of Sphacteria, off Pylos, in 425 BC, was highly unexpected. He wrote that "it was the common perception at the time that Spartans would never lay down their weapons for any reason, be it hunger, or danger."
Tradition states that the semi-mythical Spartan legislator Lycurgus first founded the iconic army. Referring to Sparta as having a "wall of men, instead of bricks," he proposed reforming the Spartan society to develop a military-focused lifestyle following "proper virtues" such as equality for the male citizens, austerity, strength, and fitness. A Spartan male's involvement with the army began in infancy when the Gerousia first inspected him. Any baby judged weak or deformed was left at Mount Taygetus to die since the Spartan society was no place for those who could not fend for themselves. (The practice of discarding children at birth took place in Athens as well.) Those deemed strong enough entered the agoge regime at the age of seven, which would require the young boys or Spartiates to undergo intense and rigorous military training. Their education focused primarily on fostering cunningness, practicing sports and war tactics, and also included learning about poetry, music, academics, and sometimes politics. Those who passed the agoge by the age of 30 achieved full Spartan citizenship.
The term "Spartan" became in modern times synonymous with simplicity by design. During classical times, "Lacedaemonian" or "Laconian" was used for attribution, referring to the region of the polis instead of one of the decentralized settlements called Sparta. From this derives the already ancient term "laconic," and is related to expressions such as "laconic phrase" or "laconophilia."
Spartan Armor 550 Level III+ Coated Plates
Includes:
(2) 10x12 - 550 plates coated
(2) 6x8 - 550 plates coated
(2) Trauma pads
In box new. $400
Upon further investigating, I may have originally over priced it.
$250 Cash
FTF Portland
Only selling this to established members with good feedback.
(2) Spartan Armor AR550 III+ armor plates 10x12"
(1) Shellback Shield 1.0 plate carrier (older model before they switched to laser cut molle)
(1) Spartan Armor aramid spall containment sleeve
Everything is in good condition. The cummerbund on the plate carrier can accept soft armor inserts...
Looking for a complete upper with cash ( prefer 5.56/223). Have a new unworn Spartan armor legion XL carrier, oversized plates front, rear, and sides, AR550 triple curve, multi frag coating, and 4 trauma pads, 2016 manufacture ( 20 yr shelf life)
Would take $300 cash or an ar upper with cash...
Spartan legion xl oversize plate carrier/vest. New never been worn 2016 manufacture date ( 20 year shelf life) oversized front, rear, and side AR550 plates, triple curve, multi frag coated, and four trauma pads. Feel free to make a reasonable offer, possible part trade for an AR complete upper...
For Sale:
SKD PIG plate carrier
PIG plate carrier molle cummerbund
Spartan Armor AR650 Plates (1 Pair) - The Spartan Armor Systems AR650 Armaply™ Level III+/Special Threat Tested body armor is Stand-Alone and has PROVEN Multi-Hit capabilities. This armor is engineered to defeat some of the...
Complete set of Front, back, and side AR 500 plates.
Comes with carrier and mag shingle.
Great for fitness, practice etc.
Any questions let me know.
Looking for cash at this time thanks.
Selling as a set. Perfect condition. 7lbs per plate.
Part No:SAS-AR650-ARMAPLY-Shooters-BC
Single curve, base layer, 10" x 12"
Date of Mfg: 08/12/2016
Threat 3+
Available for local pickup NW Portland area. $160 cash.