04-28-2009, 12:44 PM
Quote:Thank you all for your kind words, I am happy that you like our new impressions.
Giannis K. Hoplite:iu7w05v8 Wrote:How easilly are they handled?The new Aspis is surprisingly good to handle when you put it on your shoulder, otherwise you have problems because of their heaviness ( 9 Kg).
Quote: is there a thread on RAT relating to the making of the tube & yoke (persian?) armour .love it 8)It's Persian yes. I didn't really posted a making of but I presented it here link from old RAT at the end of the page :wink:
Thanks Kurt Outstanding work . I have pet theory that simular armour may have been worn by the Punic 4th cent. BC Sacred Band at Krimisos 341 bc " with iron cuirasses ,bronze helms ,& large white shields ". you have inspired me to have a go at reconstructing one 8)
Hannibal ad portas ! Dave Bartlett . " War produces many stories of fiction , some of which are told until they are believed to be true." U S Grant