04-20-2005, 08:17 AM
There also seems to be quite a divergence of the type of ring used, there are quite a few recorded specimins of Roman Archers Rings, there's even a bronze one on ebay at the moment that looks quite nice, quite ornate really. But there area few that have been found which are vary similar to the chinese variation which is more like a plastic woggle if you can remember them from your scouting days made from jade, bone etc.
Bronze would seem to be the best bet and thinking about it and looking at the ones on the net and in books quite easy to manufacture from a piece of bronze tube. Apparently the more ornate ones were often worn by the children and wives of archers to signifiy there fathers or husbands role as a archer in the Roman army.
I for one am quite looking forward to receiving my bows i've orded which are being specially made for me by Groza...then i'll be able to give this method a good try..i intend to teach my sons as well, should prove interesting.....
Regards Kormanus
Bronze would seem to be the best bet and thinking about it and looking at the ones on the net and in books quite easy to manufacture from a piece of bronze tube. Apparently the more ornate ones were often worn by the children and wives of archers to signifiy there fathers or husbands role as a archer in the Roman army.
I for one am quite looking forward to receiving my bows i've orded which are being specially made for me by Groza...then i'll be able to give this method a good try..i intend to teach my sons as well, should prove interesting.....
Regards Kormanus
