11-01-2017, 09:44 AM
Chainmail body armor, iron protector neck ring, pants armor (which is unique and very rare in its appearance). This leads us to the conclusion that this man in fact was a horseman (heavily armed).
In this sketch is visible the reconstruction of a Roman warrior (Herculaneum one).3 injuries are observed here and it comes on a severe defects in the femur. It is a clear break and then a successful healing of the bone itself. Together with others two hits with a sharp weapon (most likely a sword) in the area of the femoral joint and knee .With these strokes, parts of the joints are cut off. Any such defeat will be avoided if the alleged horseman from Herculaneum has a serious leg protection (as in this case from the funeral of the Thracian cavalryman).
In this sketch is visible the reconstruction of a Roman warrior (Herculaneum one).3 injuries are observed here and it comes on a severe defects in the femur. It is a clear break and then a successful healing of the bone itself. Together with others two hits with a sharp weapon (most likely a sword) in the area of the femoral joint and knee .With these strokes, parts of the joints are cut off. Any such defeat will be avoided if the alleged horseman from Herculaneum has a serious leg protection (as in this case from the funeral of the Thracian cavalryman).
