05-27-2013, 08:38 PM
The Legio III Italica ("Terciani") scutum pattern, from late 4th or early 5th century, is shown in Oxford Bodleian Library's 15th century copy of ""Notitia Dignitatum" at: http://bodley30.bodley.ox.ac.uk:8180/lun...Fwhat%2FMS
The Paris Bibliothèque Nationale de France's 15th century copy of ND is at: http://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b60...661.langEN
The Wikimedia Commons image, based on the Oxford copy, is at: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:T...attern.svg
Let's compare them.
The Oxford image (1st attachment) has a wider gold band next to the black center; the outer band is red rather than gold, and it is about as broad as the black band next to it.
The Paris image (2nd attachment) shows green rather than black; the outer band is also red, but the green band next to it is thinner than the black band in the Oxford image.
The Wikimedia Commons image (3rd attachment), which according to the accompanying text and weblink, is apparently based on the Oxford image. However, there are some differences. If it is based on the Oxford image, then it needs to be modified.
Based on what I've seen from reenactment groups, it seems that the Oxford image is the preferred version.
Your thoughts on these matters?
P.S. The images here are presented in accordance with "Fair Use" provisions of copyright laws. These images are only for personal, education, or other non-commercial uses. If you want to use these images for other purposes, then go to the original websites, and contact the providers to make arrangements.
The Paris Bibliothèque Nationale de France's 15th century copy of ND is at: http://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b60...661.langEN
The Wikimedia Commons image, based on the Oxford copy, is at: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:T...attern.svg
Let's compare them.
The Oxford image (1st attachment) has a wider gold band next to the black center; the outer band is red rather than gold, and it is about as broad as the black band next to it.
The Paris image (2nd attachment) shows green rather than black; the outer band is also red, but the green band next to it is thinner than the black band in the Oxford image.
The Wikimedia Commons image (3rd attachment), which according to the accompanying text and weblink, is apparently based on the Oxford image. However, there are some differences. If it is based on the Oxford image, then it needs to be modified.
Based on what I've seen from reenactment groups, it seems that the Oxford image is the preferred version.
Your thoughts on these matters?
P.S. The images here are presented in accordance with "Fair Use" provisions of copyright laws. These images are only for personal, education, or other non-commercial uses. If you want to use these images for other purposes, then go to the original websites, and contact the providers to make arrangements.
Wm. Straw
"Vigilantivs"
"Vigilantivs"
