01-04-2012, 08:30 PM
Thanks! Great pictures. Visually I think it works. Whether or not it is accurate is up for debate. For what it is worth (and it's not worth much) I tend to hold the view that the Kalkriese would have straps instead of the loops. I'd really love to see the shark-fin piece that was found but I would tend to think it would be the same shape front and back. If we are comparing to Trajan's Column wouldn't that be about 100 years to late for this type? Just goes to show how little we really know. I'd also think that it would be within reason to think all the shoulder and chest plates would be edged with brass, but that is really secondary to the shape of the plates. Reconstructing items like this really adds to our understanding and fosters discussion. Thanks for posting these pics.
"The evil that men do lives after them;
The good is oft interred with their bones"
Antony
The good is oft interred with their bones"
Antony
