The sacred band, the only citizen Carthaginian infantry force to serve overseas and an important part of early armies, was formed of around 2500 citizen troops 'distinguished for their valor, reputation and wealth'. It fought as a spear-armed phalanx. After 310BC it probably disappeared. In DBM, it is classed as rSp(S).
The Sacred Band leading a column of spear-armed Libyan troops, flanked by their chariot-drawn general.
The Sacred Band.