Orlat Battle Plaque\'s Importance

[Alanus]

I suspect some of us already view this forum and it is a good source for information.

http://www.pontos.dk/publications/papers...er-weapons
has a crack at identifying a find of such a double tubular quiver in the
Bosporan kingdom. They seem to get get longer through time, perhaps
something to do with increasing draw lengths and bow laths.

Thanks, John. The article by M. Treister describes daggers, swords, and bowcase-quivers of the Bosporan 1st to 2nd century. This falls somewhere between our arguments for an early and later date of the Orlat plaque. Too bad that Treister's illustrations were not reproduced in this PDF version. However, most of us are familiar enough with the weapons described to visualize them.

Interesting, too, are the descriptions of an akinakes worn strapped to the right leg. I designed something similar for my own kit, even modifying it to fit more fluidly. The same with the scabbard-slide strap. The average modern artist, in drawing how the scabbard "dangles" in an uncontrollable fashion, has done no justice to the inherent advantage of the scabbard slide. I worked on this problem and discovered a solution that tucks the sword as almost part of one's body.:wink:

It's my goal in these three related "Sarmatian" theads to kindle interest and awareness that a Sarmatian kit can be put together with some form of historical accuracy.

Thanks, and keep riding..