08-02-2006, 08:32 PM
Quote:Shouldn't hurt then, to use nails?
Great - I just hope they hold while I'm riding. I'm trying to imitate the system Peroni rigged up for his shield here :
Quote:Yes, I think they did, that is to say - most if not all shield bosses point to dished shields. But that's all I know about that.
Oh good. Do you think my shield is larger than a cavalryman's ? I know they carried smaller sizes as well - I believe Faventianvs carries one of those. Mine measures : 107 cm by 89 cm
Quote:Another thing is that you need lots of spcae for your arm to make the swing. You can't do that in formation, with 3 feet of space and the next guy right behind you.
I understand. It isn't practical under battle conditions - good point. I haven't had the benefit of going to LR events and getting really good insights like that. :wink:
Quote:Theodosius the Great:33tikmi0 Wrote:BTW, were any cavalry units known to have carried a supply of plumbatae ?
Nope, nor do I know of any throwing them.
I find that a bit surprising since the early empire had horsemen who threw darts. But maybe the Late Empire did have them and we just don't know ?
Would you say it's more likely than not that they had them ?
Theo
Jaime