09-23-2004, 01:07 PM
Hi Nathan,<br>
<br>
Well, I strive not to be too harsh towards LRI, I think it's a good start as long as one moves one after that.<br>
<br>
About the shield you mentioned, it's on p.21. Yes, it's based on finds, but only metal finds, no wood. The offset reconstruction is therefore completely to blame on the Museum. I doubt they had any real example in mind.<br>
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Oh, about that V Macedonia shield. yes, that would be correct, but even more correct would be to say " it probably resembles the design <em>assigned to</em> V Macedonia by the Notitia Dignitatum".<br>
I'm not saying all the designs there are imaginary, but I do think it is possible that a few or even most designs were 'moved' one or two places.<br>
Theo, that would mean of course that our 'wheel' does not belong to the secunda britones. But for the sake of argument, for now I will use it for that shield.<br>
<br>
Valete,<br>
Valerius/Robert <p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p200.ezboard.com/bromanarmytalk.showUserPublicProfile?gid=vortigernstudies>Vortigern Studies</A> at: 9/29/04 8:40 am<br></i>
<br>
Well, I strive not to be too harsh towards LRI, I think it's a good start as long as one moves one after that.<br>
<br>
About the shield you mentioned, it's on p.21. Yes, it's based on finds, but only metal finds, no wood. The offset reconstruction is therefore completely to blame on the Museum. I doubt they had any real example in mind.<br>
<br>
Oh, about that V Macedonia shield. yes, that would be correct, but even more correct would be to say " it probably resembles the design <em>assigned to</em> V Macedonia by the Notitia Dignitatum".<br>
I'm not saying all the designs there are imaginary, but I do think it is possible that a few or even most designs were 'moved' one or two places.<br>
Theo, that would mean of course that our 'wheel' does not belong to the secunda britones. But for the sake of argument, for now I will use it for that shield.<br>
<br>
Valete,<br>
Valerius/Robert <p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p200.ezboard.com/bromanarmytalk.showUserPublicProfile?gid=vortigernstudies>Vortigern Studies</A> at: 9/29/04 8:40 am<br></i>
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)