11-13-2010, 02:20 PM
Very nice pictures, and a beautiful standard, Crispe. Your white metal appears to be tinned, is that the case?
What does it weigh?
IMHO, the 3rd Century standard's looking like the 1st C is not a logical stretch at all. The Romans were extremely attached to tradition, and superstitious about standards and eagles and such. In fact, except for the wood, it might even be that the elements were the very same pieces, repaired and polished as needed (maybe a disc or two added if we're thinking correctly that they were awards?) But that's just my opinion, not supported by anything but hot air.
What does it weigh?
IMHO, the 3rd Century standard's looking like the 1st C is not a logical stretch at all. The Romans were extremely attached to tradition, and superstitious about standards and eagles and such. In fact, except for the wood, it might even be that the elements were the very same pieces, repaired and polished as needed (maybe a disc or two added if we're thinking correctly that they were awards?) But that's just my opinion, not supported by anything but hot air.
M. Demetrius Abicio
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
