11-08-2002, 06:07 PM
sica:<br>
The sica with the curved forward section is one of several variants. I have a practice-sica of this design. It was by experimenting with it that I figured out how effective it would be with a push-cut. It's rather ineffective for the conventional draw-cut; the curvature is too extreme.<br>
the helmet:<br>
Suzy, I think the helmet Conal is referring to is the one on p. 71 of the Junkelmann book, ill. 99. It's from Pompeii and looks quite screwy. The blurb classifies it as "Decorationshelm." I presume this was part of a trophy of arms or other sculptural representation, never intended to be worn.<br>
Speaking of helms, I would dearly love to see one of the eastern helms found; the sort you see on monuments with Greek inscriptions from the eastern empire. They differed in construction from the familiar western helmets, with neckguards coming out from beneath the skull of the helmet, often depicted as grotesquely large, etc. Gladiatorial practices, pairings and equipment took different directions in the Greek east and I wish someone would translate "Gladiateurs dans l'orient Grec."<br>
By the way, are the three of us the only ones still looking into this thread? Let's get some other thoughts going here. <p></p><i></i>
The sica with the curved forward section is one of several variants. I have a practice-sica of this design. It was by experimenting with it that I figured out how effective it would be with a push-cut. It's rather ineffective for the conventional draw-cut; the curvature is too extreme.<br>
the helmet:<br>
Suzy, I think the helmet Conal is referring to is the one on p. 71 of the Junkelmann book, ill. 99. It's from Pompeii and looks quite screwy. The blurb classifies it as "Decorationshelm." I presume this was part of a trophy of arms or other sculptural representation, never intended to be worn.<br>
Speaking of helms, I would dearly love to see one of the eastern helms found; the sort you see on monuments with Greek inscriptions from the eastern empire. They differed in construction from the familiar western helmets, with neckguards coming out from beneath the skull of the helmet, often depicted as grotesquely large, etc. Gladiatorial practices, pairings and equipment took different directions in the Greek east and I wish someone would translate "Gladiateurs dans l'orient Grec."<br>
By the way, are the three of us the only ones still looking into this thread? Let's get some other thoughts going here. <p></p><i></i>
