09-09-2010, 11:51 AM
Graham, you're quite right - especially since the VI legion had been in York for almost 80 years (other than a foray into Gaul to fight for Pertinax in 197). The metalwork and swordgrip were 'collected' several years ago, its what I currently have. Easy option there is to turn it around and look at a legionary maybe based on the German frontier. Particularly since I've just put a circular chape onto the sword, something not yet attested to Britain.
Definately something to think about......
Definately something to think about......
Paul Elliott
Legions in Crisis
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/17815...d_i=468294
Charting the Third Century military crisis - with a focus on the change in weapons and tactics.
Legions in Crisis
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/17815...d_i=468294
Charting the Third Century military crisis - with a focus on the change in weapons and tactics.