XE004B - Cypriot Marine with Spear - Leopard Shield D-Day and many also wore the

and many also wore the Type 98 officer’s sword (katana) as a symbol of authority

The figure captures the discipline and readiness of a legionary preparing for battle

Close distance under enemy missile fire

but it was every bit as important to the success of military operations

Japanese infantrymen fought across some of the most challenging battlefields of World War II

XE004B - Cypriot Marine with Spear - Leopard Shield D-Day and many also wore theXE004B Cypriot Marine with Spear Leopard Shield This detailed Cypriot marine figure portrays a warrior carrying a spear and leopard patterned shield, combining traditional Mediterranean equipment with the military heritage of the ancient Persian Empire. Cyprus occupied an important strategic position in the eastern Mediterranean, and its warriors contributed valuable naval and military skills to Persian campaigns. The unusual shield design adds a