"Barbarian" military equipment studies

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Re: "Barbarian" military equipment studies - FAVENTIANVS - 06-12-2005

They do merovingian as well, don't they?

Re: "Barbarian" military equipment studies - Robert Vermaat - 06-13-2005

Indeed. But later rather than 5th c.

Helmet - Conal - 06-13-2005

That rather spiffing lamellar helmet ... what date would you put on it historically ?

Re: "Barbarian" military equipment studies - FAVENTIANVS - 06-13-2005

Quote:That rather spiffing lamellar helmet ... what date would you put on it historically ?

Around the 6th-7th century I think... Frankish.

Re: "Barbarian" military equipment studies - Robert Vermaat - 06-13-2005

Quote:That rather spiffing lamellar helmet

Which one? Can you post the picture here?

Re: "Barbarian" military equipment studies - FAVENTIANVS - 06-13-2005

[Image: ulfhednar.jpg]

posting a pikky - Conal - 06-14-2005

I have tried and failed .... its the one with the bulbous top which is made up from numerous lamels insted of segments.

I believe it was shown in the Late Roman Soldier Osprey Warrior title.

Re: "Barbarian" military equipment studies - Robert Vermaat - 06-14-2005

Ivan,
That one is said to be Avar.

Helmet - Conal - 06-14-2005

Where can one find pikkys of the original ?

Re: "Barbarian" military equipment studies - FAVENTIANVS - 06-14-2005

The helmet was found in Germany, at Niederstotzingen, Grave 12.
My Osprey Germanic Warrior book says it's an Allamanic 6th century helmet... but osprey books can fail too. :roll:

Re: "Barbarian" military equipment studies - Robert Vermaat - 06-15-2005

Since it was found in an Alamannic grave, I suppose that would account for the Osprey quote. But the technique of lamellar helmets was not Alamannic. I'll look it up, it is shown in several of my books.

Re: "Barbarian" military equipment studies - FAVENTIANVS - 06-15-2005

It is an impressive helmet anyway! Yeah, it looks kinda eastern...

Re: "Barbarian" military equipment studies - Robert Vermaat - 06-15-2005

The brow piece has Longobard parallels, a famous one known as the Agilulf piece. The guuards on both sides of the king also wear this helmet!
[Image: agilul1.gif]

Re: "Barbarian" military equipment studies - Robert Vermaat - 06-15-2005

Ok, I've found the real type: Ponto-Caucasian, meaning the north and east of the Black Sea:
[Image: casquesponticocaucasien1nj.jpg]

Re: "Barbarian" military equipment studies - Robert Vermaat - 06-15-2005

OK, here are the color images I promised:
[Image: Avar1.jpg]