03-14-2014, 10:31 AM
Hi Andreas,
I admire your figure, but I'm afraid this man does look like a Germanic mercenary, not like a tribune. A commanding officer, even if engaged in direct conflict, would surely wear far more armour than a simple soldier. But although one can discuss the (lack of) armour by late Roman units, an elite unit such as the Cornuti would surely have it's troops in decent armour.
The 'Cornuti horned helmet' is quite a conjecture btw, even though I know that the original was found on the arch of Constantine.
I admire your figure, but I'm afraid this man does look like a Germanic mercenary, not like a tribune. A commanding officer, even if engaged in direct conflict, would surely wear far more armour than a simple soldier. But although one can discuss the (lack of) armour by late Roman units, an elite unit such as the Cornuti would surely have it's troops in decent armour.
The 'Cornuti horned helmet' is quite a conjecture btw, even though I know that the original was found on the arch of Constantine.
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
