It depicts the head of Alexander the Great, with the quill on the left, a symbol of education and study, and the sword on the right, a symbol of drive and strength. It has the saying “STRATEGY TO VICTORY” written on it which was taken from Plutarch’s History and refers to the battle of Issus.
The famous mosaic of Pompeii, depicting the Battle of Issus (November 333 BC).
Alexander approaches the place where the Great King Darius is. Darius, being embarrassed and anxious, faces the onslaught of the Macedonian King, apparently preparing his flight which will eventually drag the entire Persian army into disorderly retreat and its ultimate demise.