Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip?

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Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip?

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04-19-2006, 12:30 AM

Quote:I've often wondered at depictions of Greek hoplites with the apsis/hoplon. Many are shown completely naked except for shield, helmet and greaves.

It was the style at the time to depicted heroes and gods naked.

Quote:...which means...*pause*

LEATHER ARMOR!!

Bah!

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Author: Bronze Age Military Equipment, Pen & Sword Books

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Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by stevesarak - 04-18-2006, 04:19 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by tlclark - 04-18-2006, 04:30 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by P. Lilius Frugius Simius - 04-18-2006, 04:37 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by stevesarak - 04-18-2006, 04:44 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by Matthew Amt - 04-18-2006, 04:44 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by Marcus Mummius - 04-18-2006, 04:47 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by stevesarak - 04-18-2006, 04:55 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by Robert Vermaat - 04-18-2006, 04:59 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by Marius_Ursus - 04-18-2006, 05:42 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by Matthew Amt - 04-18-2006, 05:50 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by stevesarak - 04-18-2006, 06:01 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by Marius_Ursus - 04-18-2006, 06:04 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by tlclark - 04-18-2006, 06:30 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by Matthew - 04-18-2006, 09:41 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by Paulus Claudius Damianus - 04-18-2006, 11:09 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by Dan Howard - 04-19-2006, 12:30 AM

video sequences, shile clashing, mortal embrace - by Goffredo - 04-19-2006, 11:08 AM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by Paulus Claudius Damianus - 04-19-2006, 03:00 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by Robert Vermaat - 04-19-2006, 03:09 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by Felix - 04-19-2006, 05:56 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by Paulus Claudius Damianus - 04-19-2006, 08:55 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by Paulus Claudius Damianus - 04-19-2006, 09:10 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by Robert Vermaat - 04-20-2006, 06:10 AM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by QVINTVS ARTORIVS CORVINVS - 04-29-2008, 02:15 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by MARCvSVIBIvSMAvRINvS - 04-29-2008, 05:56 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by Shinyhead - 04-29-2008, 06:15 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by MARCvSVIBIvSMAvRINvS - 04-29-2008, 06:25 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by PMBardunias - 05-01-2008, 04:31 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by Tarbicus - 05-02-2008, 05:04 AM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by QVINTVS ARTORIVS CORVINVS - 05-02-2008, 11:30 AM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by Shinyhead - 05-02-2008, 12:34 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by M. Demetrius - 05-02-2008, 12:39 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by garrelt - 05-02-2008, 01:01 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by Allectus - 05-02-2008, 11:49 PM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by M. Demetrius - 05-03-2008, 09:26 AM

Re: Why did the scutum have a horizontal grip? - by Tarbicus - 05-03-2008, 09:51 AM

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