09-28-2011, 01:00 AM
In a recent discussion the quastion came up what shield design a Late Roman emperor would carry if he was fighting within the ranks.
Only a few emperors would go on campaign, even, but some did. Probably they would stay out of the fighting, surrounded by their bodyguard obviously, but even then some actually fought. Take Julian for example, who dies when fighting the attacking Persians.
Of course, this question can be asked of any fighting emperor, not just a Late Roman one.
The same question would apply to any commanding officer or any commander who was in command of more than one unit. What shield design, perhaps one of the units under his command, or something neutral?
Only a few emperors would go on campaign, even, but some did. Probably they would stay out of the fighting, surrounded by their bodyguard obviously, but even then some actually fought. Take Julian for example, who dies when fighting the attacking Persians.
Of course, this question can be asked of any fighting emperor, not just a Late Roman one.
The same question would apply to any commanding officer or any commander who was in command of more than one unit. What shield design, perhaps one of the units under his command, or something neutral?
Robert Vermaat
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
