01-03-2008, 03:01 PM
Polybius states that the parma, used by velites was 3 feet in diameter.
Also keep in mind the second post of this thread on the diameter of the parma:
Vale,
Also keep in mind the second post of this thread on the diameter of the parma:
Quote:I based mine on the leather tegimen fragments from Castleford. It measures approximately 600mm (24") (click on the photo to enlarge)
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b242/ ... rma002.jpg
regards,
Vale,