Sparta was a warrior society in ancient Greece that reached the height of its power after defeating rival city-state Athens in the Peloponnesian War. Spartan culture was centered on loyalty to the state and military service. At age 7, Spartan boys entered a rigorous state-sponsored education, military training and socialization program. Known as the Agoge, the system emphasized duty, discipline and endurance.

Copper Spartan Helmet Dog Tag pendant. 1.25" wide x 2" long. Copper sheet was hand pierced and sawn into a Spartan Helmet then soldered onto a hand cut copper dog tag. The back is hand stamped with "I WAS NOT DELIVERED INTO THIS WORLD IN DEFEAT NOR DOES FAILURE FLOW THROUGH MY VEINS" . Comes on an 18 inch faux leather cord with a 2 inch extender. Each one is made to order and will vary slightly.