05-10-2006, 04:59 PM
I dont think pratical reasons are the solutions in this case ; hoplites use sword on left in close formations and gauls use swords on right side. I think that sword position have only an hierarchic value , the same of albata decursio (with the same destiny during the III century) , a distinction of gregarii and centurions (celtic origins?).
"Each historical fact needs to be considered, insofar as possible, no with hindsight and following abstract universal principles, but in the context of own proper age and environment" Aldo A. Settia
a.k.a Davide Dall\'Angelo
SISMA- Società Italiana per gli Studi Militari Antichi
a.k.a Davide Dall\'Angelo
SISMA- Società Italiana per gli Studi Militari Antichi
