11-11-2007, 06:33 PM
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In formation for battle, the body of the legionary regardless of era or armour type, is likely going to be covered quite a bit by the shield. If that is the case, do you (anyone) thinks that more attention was paid to the helmet and sheild boss in terms of polishing/shine?
For all it's worth, Apuleius speaks of a soldier having an exceedingly shiny galea and a glittering scutum (Met. X.1).
M. CVRIVS ALEXANDER
(Alexander Kyrychenko)
LEG XI CPF
quando omni flunkus, mortati
(Alexander Kyrychenko)
LEG XI CPF
quando omni flunkus, mortati