06-27-2019, 06:49 AM
(06-26-2019, 08:38 PM)Purplest Wrote: So from what you're saying, its possible that one legion's eagle could be different from another legion's eagle. In style, the way it was constructed and possibly even that it could've been in silver or gold. I tend to agree with you in that it was probably hollowcast or sheet metal as it would have been light enought to carry and handle, and being metal would've been more durable than wood. The solid metal would've been too heavy I think. I also believe it's possible that no two were alike. I think depending on where a legion was stationed, and who was constructing it, they would've maybe put their own style on it or have been influenced by things in their region.
Cheers,
Thomas
Essentially Yes, though you can gild bronze as well and it would depend on who gave them out as too where they were made and hence the style to some degree.
I would have thought that an important standard like an eagle would have been given by the Emperor rather then made in a Legion workshop but I dont know the answer to that?
I guess there would also only be a few dozen Eagles in the Empire at any one time so almost as rare as hens teeth... I guess that rarity would play a large part in survival...
Ivor
"And the four bare walls stand on the seashore. a wreck a skeleton a monument of that instability and vicissitude to which all things human are subject. Not a dwelling within sight, and the farm labourer, and curious traveller, are the only persons that ever visit the scene where once so many thousands were congregated." T.Lewin 1867
"And the four bare walls stand on the seashore. a wreck a skeleton a monument of that instability and vicissitude to which all things human are subject. Not a dwelling within sight, and the farm labourer, and curious traveller, are the only persons that ever visit the scene where once so many thousands were congregated." T.Lewin 1867
