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This is from another of your posts, although it is still not the image I was thinking about, I can see a 'trend' as such, a similarity in design or evolution as such! Still wish I could find the other image! :?
Trouble is, that is very definitely a
hole in the armour - you can see the mail of the hauberk through it!
The other examples I know of are uncertain in interpretation, but
that one is a hole!
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Gioi there were several images that Nikos used to create this Varangian.
I agree with Tim Dawson's opinion. Troops tent to be more practical than civilians.
From personal experience I know that is good to have metal helmets covered a much as possible in heat. Some friends told me it applies even to modern composite ballistic helmets.
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There are 15th century engravings showing gambesons (Byzantine Kambadio) that are stitched vertically in a manner that reminds pteryges.
It is a good posibility that some hagiographies are not "unrealistic".
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Is it too early to have some art impression of reconstructions?
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I REALLY hope they have enough funds for a proper conservation of all those ships. That's a HELL of a lot of wet timber!
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Thanks Laran they are great.
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In response to the discussion concerning accuracy of hagiographical depictions, one can be certain that many such images display a shockingly high degree of accuracy, especially in the period after c. 1200 when they seem to show more detail.
On the flip side, you can't just take them at face value either, as many also are highly stylized and exhibit inaccuracies as well. These sources (Saints' Lives and of course others) are one of those "double-edged" primary sources where one must wade through the evidence.
Just my two cents.
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