Shield of Achilles
This dazzling object represents the Shield of Achilles, the great hero of mythology. The shield was first displayed at George IV's coronation banquet in 1821.
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This dazzling object represents the Shield of Achilles, the great hero of mythology. The shield was first displayed at George IV's coronation banquet in 1821.
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