Phalanx painting - where did it come from?

[hoplite14gr]

Gioi gave most info.
You can also see it here:
http://www.spartan-world.de/sparta.html - and then click on heraldry
It is an attempt of an accurate reconstruction of the first day in Thermopylae according to the info we had three years ago.
Check in the Greek shield devices thread for info on the emblems.

Nothing is purely artists impression. Everything is based on Herodotus Stabo and above all Plutarchs "Lakonian proverbs" and our renacting experience.

Kind regards