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Legio V Scutum cover design
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08-03-2008, 01:48 AM
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jkaler48:1krtgfxr Wrote:their cognomen Alaudae came from the high crest on their helmets, typical of the Gauls, which made them look like larks.
John, have you read this? Sounds more like they had feathers on the sides of their helmets:
http://www.mcbishop.co.uk/armatura/papers/alauda.pdf
Many Thanks for the link! It will be of great interest to the rest of the group!
John
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Legio V Scutum cover design - by jkaler48 - 07-31-2008, 10:03 PM
Re: Legio V Scutum cover design - by Magnus - 07-31-2008, 10:44 PM
Re: Legio V Scutum cover design - by sulla felix - 08-01-2008, 04:04 AM
Re: Legio V Scutum cover design - by jkaler48 - 08-02-2008, 04:01 AM
Re: Legio V Scutum cover design - by Tarbicus - 08-02-2008, 09:15 PM
Re: Legio V Scutum cover design - by jkaler48 - 08-03-2008, 01:48 AM
Re: Legio V Scutum cover design - by Magnus - 08-03-2008, 10:52 AM

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