12-04-2008, 03:42 PM
Ave Larry,
There's only one stele I know of that may depict an attic helmet - that of Severus Acceptus (legio VIII Augusta)
from the 3rd century AD.
~Theo
Quote:yet I must wonder if such depictions weren't a form of visual short-handWell, most depictions are found on propaganda artwork so I think it's a definate possibility.
There's only one stele I know of that may depict an attic helmet - that of Severus Acceptus (legio VIII Augusta)
from the 3rd century AD.
Quote:Don't misunderstand, please, as I feel that there was, in fact, such helments, Just not so widely usedWelcome to the minority camp :wink:
Quote:Speaking of scarce, has any one heard from Dr. Travis ClarkNot for some time. I sure miss reading his posts.
~Theo
Jaime