The key feature of the Hoplomachus is that he was armed with a thrusting spear and a small shield. Some of the leg armour was decorated with pictures of gods or heroes.
from "Action Files - Gladiator" by Rupert Matthews
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Action-Files-Gladiators-Rupert-Matthews/dp/1848100256/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1409729382&sr=1-1&keywords=rupert+matthews+Action+Files+-+Gladiator
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