04-22-2002, 02:31 PM
Martin,<br>
Lead "glandes" slingshot bullets figure prominently on battlefields and camps from this period, includes some inscribed with the names of the principal "players" of the time, such as Marc Antony. Therefore, I believe they would have been in most Roman armies of the period. They are also found in Augustan camps and enemy hillforts in Germany. I suspect these slingers would not have differed much from those depicted on Trajan's Column, though possibly without the shield.<br>
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As you know, native Gallic and even German Cavalry were employed often in these armies as well, presumably in their native dress.<br>
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Dan. <p></p><i></i>
Lead "glandes" slingshot bullets figure prominently on battlefields and camps from this period, includes some inscribed with the names of the principal "players" of the time, such as Marc Antony. Therefore, I believe they would have been in most Roman armies of the period. They are also found in Augustan camps and enemy hillforts in Germany. I suspect these slingers would not have differed much from those depicted on Trajan's Column, though possibly without the shield.<br>
<br>
As you know, native Gallic and even German Cavalry were employed often in these armies as well, presumably in their native dress.<br>
<br>
Dan. <p></p><i></i>
