09-15-2006, 10:37 PM
Maybe I over stated when I said "Western archer", What I meant was an auxiliary archer wearing auxiliary gear. The only difference was the bow.
I read this from the Ermine Street Guard's Centurion's Corner:
"Archers
When it comes to archers, most re-enactors seem either not to have read or taken notice of John Coulston's article in BAR S275 (1985) where he argues that what is thought to be a typical Roman archer in flowing robes and pointed helmet, is unlikely. Archers would have looked like any other auxiliaries except, of course, for the fact that they carried a bow. It should also be remembered that Vegetius states that all Roman soldiers were trained in the use of the bow. "
I hope this clarifies my question and Thanks for all help.
I read this from the Ermine Street Guard's Centurion's Corner:
"Archers
When it comes to archers, most re-enactors seem either not to have read or taken notice of John Coulston's article in BAR S275 (1985) where he argues that what is thought to be a typical Roman archer in flowing robes and pointed helmet, is unlikely. Archers would have looked like any other auxiliaries except, of course, for the fact that they carried a bow. It should also be remembered that Vegetius states that all Roman soldiers were trained in the use of the bow. "
I hope this clarifies my question and Thanks for all help.
Mercer Ferrell
