08-08-2006, 09:09 PM
Marcus,
Yes thanks... I am working on a Boeotian shied at present and I did intend for the edge to have a wave pattern , so that is enlightening. Unfortunately, the site you posted is still down. I have a cheap iron Corinthian I am painting (all over) with a dolphin device on each side. This is not for reenacting, just for fun.
Stefanos,
You comment on the archaic period hoplite being like armed foot knights certainly fits with the workmanship and quality of the equipment Gioi posted. I am getting an impression that the older Dipylon style shield was more suited to "Duel of the Champions" like events. After the phalanx evolved, this type was phased out. If you note on Gioi's first helmet post, there is a "panther" design on the cheek piece. Does this emblem have any association?
Johnny,
I have a reference to circa 700 employment of the Spartan king Theopompos of Cretan mercenaries. There is an implied association with the unpublished Cretan helmet mentioned in the first post from "Sparta and Lakonia" (Cartledge, second edition, 2002).
I appreciate the feedback you all are giving me. I have a wait time of about a year on the panoply, but I want to put as much research into it as possible. This is my Nashville outfit, if the event develops. It is to be given to a museum in my will, as is most of my amour.
LYKAON
(Ralph Izard)
Yes thanks... I am working on a Boeotian shied at present and I did intend for the edge to have a wave pattern , so that is enlightening. Unfortunately, the site you posted is still down. I have a cheap iron Corinthian I am painting (all over) with a dolphin device on each side. This is not for reenacting, just for fun.
Stefanos,
You comment on the archaic period hoplite being like armed foot knights certainly fits with the workmanship and quality of the equipment Gioi posted. I am getting an impression that the older Dipylon style shield was more suited to "Duel of the Champions" like events. After the phalanx evolved, this type was phased out. If you note on Gioi's first helmet post, there is a "panther" design on the cheek piece. Does this emblem have any association?
Johnny,
I have a reference to circa 700 employment of the Spartan king Theopompos of Cretan mercenaries. There is an implied association with the unpublished Cretan helmet mentioned in the first post from "Sparta and Lakonia" (Cartledge, second edition, 2002).
I appreciate the feedback you all are giving me. I have a wait time of about a year on the panoply, but I want to put as much research into it as possible. This is my Nashville outfit, if the event develops. It is to be given to a museum in my will, as is most of my amour.
LYKAON
(Ralph Izard)
