05-16-2006, 08:41 PM
I was looking at various inscriptions and carvings in a book on the Wall, when I came across this carving of an auxiliary. Its from Housesteads, no date given, but probably either Batavian or Tungrian (German or Belgic origins). The shield design jumped right out at me, I was sure I'd seen it in the Notitia Dignitatum. A few minutes later I found it: in Illyricum, the Britones Seniores!!! It is a radiating pattern, and there are lots of those in the ND. But the Britones Seniores is a fantastic match.
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No, I never win the lottery either
OK. Tell me its co-incidence.
No, I never win the lottery either
~ Paul Elliott
The Last Legionary
This book details the lives of Late Roman legionaries garrisoned in Britain in 400AD. It covers everything from battle to rations, camp duties to clothing.
The Last Legionary
This book details the lives of Late Roman legionaries garrisoned in Britain in 400AD. It covers everything from battle to rations, camp duties to clothing.