The "Fred thread": the Argead Macedonian Army

[Paullus Scipio]

...that is because, simply put, the shield is being used in what may be termed "post sarissa" mode. This particular soldier is fighting with sword etc. The photos you attached quite clearly shows that 'Macedonian' shields had porpaxes....

Paralus wrote:

Except for the similar shield in Pergamon and the exceedingly similar shields carried by infantry on the Paullus monument (and armour in as much as can be made out).

The Pergamum shield matches the description in the manuals, as Connolly has demonstrated, and there is a clear distinction between 'foot' armour and the 'high waisted' cavalry cuirass. Compare distinctions between the flared cavalry 'muscled cuirass' and the 'foot version'. These are necessitated by the fact that the cavalryman has his hips splayed when mounted.....