Hoplomachi
The type of gladiator that were heavily armored were the Hoplomachi or otherwise know as Samnite. These type were based on hoplites with a griffin on the crest of their helmet. They also wore leg wrappings and shin-guards to protect themselves. Generally they carried a spear and a small shield that was used to fight against the Mirmillones or Thraces.
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