09-02-2011, 04:35 PM
Quote:Yup, sounds about right. Plus its always been displayed with a Sam Browne type of arrangement, which Osprey slavishly copied.This would only make sense it the belt was worn over a stiff piece of armour. If not, the belt would be tighthened and easily remain in place.
Plus, the way they show it, the rosettes would turn 45 degrees following the pull of the smaller belts.
That knife is silly. Was McBride asleep when he made this drawing?
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
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MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)