12-13-2003, 05:27 PM
Could somebody owning a copy of Southern & Dixon's 'Late Roman Army' check a detail for me? (I've sadly lost my copy!) - there is a reproduction in the book of a disc or roundel with a rather 'primitive' picture of legionaries on it - the soldiers are in two facing groups and the title of the legion is written above. I believe the accompanying text dates it to the third century, and IIRC, all the soldiers portrayed are wearing these odd 'salad dish'/'frankhelm' things. What I'd like to know is: 1. what is this illustration? 2. Does it have a confirmed date? and 3. Do the authors make any reference to the unusual equipment of the soldiers?<br>
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(I recall that the men are also shown with little tufty beards, if that helps! Sorry I'm so vague, but it's been a while since I saw the picture in question.)<br>
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Thanks! <p></p><i></i>
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(I recall that the men are also shown with little tufty beards, if that helps! Sorry I'm so vague, but it's been a while since I saw the picture in question.)<br>
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Thanks! <p></p><i></i>
Nathan Ross
