Persian archer equipment

[Dan D'Silva]

Dan
Check out this image. http://www.baghdadmuseum.org/posters/i2 ... _Susa.html
Sorry I got it posted so late. Was one I knew of but totally spaced off.
Jon R.

Yep. Very similar indeed... I wish I'd noticed it sooner, but on the other hand there's the question of whether the C-bow is meant to be worn with court dress -- I wonder whether any evidence could tell us which was more common in battle.

One thing you may be looking for are bronze trilobal arrowheads. I have been working with Neil at [/url]http://www.bronze-age-swords.com/[/url] to produce some for the Hoplite Assocation and he has just produced two trial ones (which I have received today) - one copied from a punic war original of mine and another a copy of the stemless 'pyramid'. He is exploring the 5 main shapes (scythian styles) and should have some in stock in the next few weeks as they are perfected and time permits.

All his are 12% tin bronze, so pretty close to the original, and we are to do some serious testing against armour later this year with them.

If you watch his site they should appear on the items for sale at some point later this year.

I'll definitely check it out, but may not be able to afford more than a couple.