02-24-2013, 10:06 PM
Quote:Virilis: the aforementioned and shown cross-section did not disappear. We have numerous finds in the Miks book, for example a late 4th century from modern-day Hungary. I have a replica coming up for Marle.
There were a lot of helmets probably made from only iron. AFAIK the fabricas produced 60% of the helmets with a silver layer. That means 40% with no silver.
From the handles, maybe the top right is suited for a 5th century impression. Also, the lamellars would be alright for maybe a 6th century soldier.
Hi Mark! Did I understand correctly, that you claim that spathas with blades of diamond cross-section existed beyond third century AD? I have not been able to find any examples and would appreciate that you will show some examples from Miks`s book. I have not been able to use the book lately and would appreciate the code numebers of such examples to check them out. :wink: