11-02-2014, 09:09 PM
Quote:Do you think the thureos was built like the Fayum shield or just planks?
If just planks then there are several purchasing options available, if strips then it becomes complicated.
As far as I know, the Fayum shield was a scutum. I believe the thureos was usually flat.
I don't know of a Hellenistic thureos that has survived. It was probably adopted from the Celts, so whatever they used would most likely be right. For handwork-challenged types like me, SOTW sells a boss-and-spina set that looks pretty good. A thureophoros impression is convenient because you really only need the thureos, helmet, spear and sword. They often seem to have fought without body or leg armor so those can be added later if desired. But mainly, I really want that helmet. Have any examples been found in Italy?
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