02-08-2009, 11:46 PM
What would a Roman cavalry officer have looked like during the 2nd Punic War? What kind of equipment would he have worn? This is a commander of a Turma of Roman or Latin Equites during the 2nd Punic War era (Camillan) and prior to the Marian reforms. I need to know...
- Likely helmet. Attic? Boeotian? One of the Southern Italian derivatives?
- Likely body armour. Bronze cuirass? Scale mail? Chain mail? Linothorax?
- Primary weapon. Spear or Sword?
- Shield. I assume a parma shield is likely or a derivative thereof, yes? What kind of design? Winged horse? Boar?
- Other. Pteruges, yes or no (if yes, leather or linen)? Boots or sandals? Greaves or no greaves?
It would be interesting to know what you guys think.
Discussion on the various looks an Equite would be cool too.
- Likely helmet. Attic? Boeotian? One of the Southern Italian derivatives?
- Likely body armour. Bronze cuirass? Scale mail? Chain mail? Linothorax?
- Primary weapon. Spear or Sword?
- Shield. I assume a parma shield is likely or a derivative thereof, yes? What kind of design? Winged horse? Boar?
- Other. Pteruges, yes or no (if yes, leather or linen)? Boots or sandals? Greaves or no greaves?
It would be interesting to know what you guys think.
Discussion on the various looks an Equite would be cool too.
Michael D. Hafer [aka Mythos Ruler, aka eX | Vesper]
In peace men bury their fathers. In war men bury their sons.
In peace men bury their fathers. In war men bury their sons.
