04-24-2013, 04:47 PM
Quote:It's probably 3rd, that one soldier appears to be wearing a hamata with a doubler.
Much later, I think. The style looks 4th-5th century. I don't see a doubler. Interesting appearance (once again) of a vertical shield grip though!
There are quite a few depictions of late Roman troops in these 'dish' helmets. Several are ivories from Egypt, like this one from the 6th century:
Nathan Ross