12-16-2004, 11:33 PM
Another case for Marines' equipment is shown in the Praeneste relief (Peter Connolly, Greece & Rome at War, page 272), dating from late 1st C BC and probably commemorating Augustus' victory over Antony and Cleopatra. Perhaps someone can scan this and post it?<br>
The marines are shown wearing helmet (Attic), tunic , and shield (one with a trident motif- very appropriate). Again, very practical on board ship, where wearing body armour could be lethal to the wearer ifyou fell overboard. One (the officer?) appears to be wearing pteruges and a more ornate chest belt. A further marine, standing on the edge of the boat, wears a muscle cuirass.<br>
IIRC, there were also a number of Roman shield designs involving dolphins etc that have been tentatively linked to the Roman marines?<br>
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Regards,<br>
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Paul <p></p><i></i>
The marines are shown wearing helmet (Attic), tunic , and shield (one with a trident motif- very appropriate). Again, very practical on board ship, where wearing body armour could be lethal to the wearer ifyou fell overboard. One (the officer?) appears to be wearing pteruges and a more ornate chest belt. A further marine, standing on the edge of the boat, wears a muscle cuirass.<br>
IIRC, there were also a number of Roman shield designs involving dolphins etc that have been tentatively linked to the Roman marines?<br>
<br>
Regards,<br>
<br>
Paul <p></p><i></i>