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Greek ARMS -Dory Spear 6-10 ft in length, primary weapon of the Hoplite. Unique features of the Dory are that the shaft narrows towards the head and it has a pointed counterbalance(sarouter). Shifting the center balance to the rear(2 ft from the end?) allows the spear to have more 'reach' when used overarm. -Sarissa Heavy pike 13-21 ft in length wielded with both hands. Weapon of the famed Macedonian Phalanx. -Xiphos Generic term for the 'leaf bladed' short sword. Double edged with a thrusting point, the blade is narrower at the hilt and widens towards point giving it the leaf shape. Capable of thrusting but the point heavy design favors cutting. -Kopis Generic term for the single edged sword with a forward curving blade, similar to the Iberian Falcata and the Nepalese/Gurhka Kukri. Most have a tip capable of thrusting but is obviously designed for powerful cuts. Hilt is typically C shaped with the wings most likely to prevent slipping and provide protection for the hand. Xyston, Kontos Long(-13'/4m) cavalry lance most likely wielded with both hands. The Xyston was used by the elite Macedonian heavy cavalry. The Kontos(Greek for oar or barge pole) originated in Persia. Keep in mind cavalry of this era didn't have stirrups so they were used as thrusting weapons rather than couched like a medieval knight. ARMOR -Aspis Generic term for the large, heavy round shield used by the Hoplite. The shield is primarily constructed of wood with a dished or bowl shape. Usually has bronze reinforcement of the rim or the entire shield face may be sheathed in bronze. Typically richly decorated. Note: I've also seen the term hoplon used for the shield with others saying the term hoplon is a more general term with meaning closer to 'arms and armor of the hoplite'. I'll leave that one for the experts. -Pelta, Pelte, Peltarion Small crescent shaped wicker shield used by skirmishers and light infantry. Described by Aristotle as being covered with sheep or goats skin. Term was later also applied to the smaller round shield carried by Macedonian phalangites. -Thureos Oval shaped shield of leather covered wood with boss and raised spine. Greek version of the Celtic(Galatian) shield. Name means 'door stop' a reference to the oval shaped stones Greeks use to prop their doors open.

Are you planning to break this down by century or period(i.e. Republican, Imperial, etc...) as well? Also pet peeve on the terminology. Mail is simply mail, not chainmail and you don't add mail to end of everything i.e. scalemail. Sorry:) ARMOR -Subarmalis Worn by Romans under armor to prevent chafing, damage to clothing and possibly reduce the impact of blows. Like many things it's rather vague as to what it exactly was. One fourth century AD reference refers to a padded garment with a leather covering(or separate leather garment worn over it) for waterproofing. -Lorica Plumata Modern term(?) for an expensive armor worn for high ranking officers. Basically a mail shirt with small scales attached. The scales have a raised central ridge and thus resemble bird feathers. Beside looking good the ridge makes the scales stronger. -Lamellar Similar to scale, armor composed of rectangular plates which are laced together so each plate is connected to the plates above, below and on each side. Used some by the Romans in the later periods and widely used across Asia. -Caparison Cloth or felt covering for horses body. Mostly ornamental but depending on type of material used could provide some protection.