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Darius III and Spearbearers, c 333 BC. Simon Chew's representation of Darius is based on the Alexander Mosaic. Darius is wearing the purpuled coloured royal robe with a broad white Median Stripe in front. It is reported that the king's cloak was decorated with two golden falcons, who seemed to attack eachother with their beaks. This is presumed embroidered on the back.

No 3 is the Hezaraptis, the commanding officer of the Spearbearers Regiment. Sekunda reports that it was not known who held the post of Hezaraptis during Darius's reign. Plutarch however describes Mazaios as "the greatest Persian after Darius". He is therefore reported to hold the post of Hezaraptis as well as the satrap of Cilicia. Evidence also prevails that all members of the Spearbearers Regiment carried the hoplite shield.

• Regiments of Immortals, 6th century BC
• Court scene, early 5th century BC
• The Elite Regiment of Immortals, c333 BC
• Other Immortals, c333 BC
• Persian National Cavalry at Issus
• The Sidonian Army, 333 BC

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