02-09-2020, 11:22 PM
I've seen this a few times in illustrations (like this one by Jonny Shumate). They always seem to have a caduceus or 'rod of asclepius' emblem on them, so I assume that whatever source they're drawing on must show something similar.
One possibility might be the Altar of Domitius Ahenobarbus. It's hard to make out whether this is supposed to be some kind of painted vine/serpent symbol on the shoulder, or just an attempt to represent mail, but it does look a bit different to the rest of the armour:
One possibility might be the Altar of Domitius Ahenobarbus. It's hard to make out whether this is supposed to be some kind of painted vine/serpent symbol on the shoulder, or just an attempt to represent mail, but it does look a bit different to the rest of the armour:
Nathan Ross
