Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. [temporary alphabetical list: objects]
4. insignia shields

Anotations

Scope note:

Shield design of the Spartan army consisting of a large letter lambda (Λ) painted in the center of the shield. The lambda refers to the first letter of either the Lacedaemon ethno-political group or the geographic region of Laconia. The shields feature prominently in the description of the Peloponnesian War by Herodotus.