08-08-2011, 03:04 PM
Hello, Sempronius
Well, there's doubt all the Iazyges ended up in Wales, a bunch evidently in the north near the Wall.
From Iazyge graves in Hungary, we know they were not heavy cavalry and had short swords. In the latter part of the 2nd century a significant influence on the Iazges was created by an influx of Roxolani, who did have long swords, lances, and heavy armor, in other words cataphracts.
For an Iaz kit, scale armor or chainmail would do it. An akinakes and Scythian-styled sword (not Chinese-influenced) would suffice for edge weapons. Helmets? Maybe an early spangenhelm if you can find one. I never could, breaking down and now having one made by Gregorz Kulig (Thorkil Armory)in Poland. For a bow?-- your choice.
Hopefully more suggestions will follow by others. There are knowledgable men on this channel, including John Conyard and Robert Vermaat. They'll probably ride by.
Well, there's doubt all the Iazyges ended up in Wales, a bunch evidently in the north near the Wall.
From Iazyge graves in Hungary, we know they were not heavy cavalry and had short swords. In the latter part of the 2nd century a significant influence on the Iazges was created by an influx of Roxolani, who did have long swords, lances, and heavy armor, in other words cataphracts.
For an Iaz kit, scale armor or chainmail would do it. An akinakes and Scythian-styled sword (not Chinese-influenced) would suffice for edge weapons. Helmets? Maybe an early spangenhelm if you can find one. I never could, breaking down and now having one made by Gregorz Kulig (Thorkil Armory)in Poland. For a bow?-- your choice.
Hopefully more suggestions will follow by others. There are knowledgable men on this channel, including John Conyard and Robert Vermaat. They'll probably ride by.
Alan J. Campbell
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb