02-06-2011, 04:27 AM
In my report I`ve said about the pilium that it`s often said that its metal shaft bends by the impact, but that there is no evidence. I have placed the text fragment about the hasta in the "other equipment" section, since there is not enough information at the internet to write a whole section on it.
Now I`m making a section on the shield. I know that the shield, that was used by the Roman legionaries, was called the "scutum". Does anyone know the name of the shield that has been used by the Roman and barbarian cavalry, auxiliary and the under officers (like the signifer)? According to wikipedia all of these soldiers used the "parma". Is this correct?
Now I`m making a section on the shield. I know that the shield, that was used by the Roman legionaries, was called the "scutum". Does anyone know the name of the shield that has been used by the Roman and barbarian cavalry, auxiliary and the under officers (like the signifer)? According to wikipedia all of these soldiers used the "parma". Is this correct?
(aka Niels)
