Byzantine Weapons and Warfare

[hoplite14gr]

Steven as I posted before I am convinced about the use of "hungarian jacket" by 11th century Bulgarians based on the evidence you showed.

Peter is right on the first popular Varangian art impression was Ian Heath, but in "Armies of the Crusades". Angus Mc Bright followed with "Byzantine Armies 886–1118" and "Viking Hersir" In the 1st title there was a black/white sketch of the centurio with the raven but no reference.

So we have to thank Steve for http://www.geocities.com/egfroth1/IkonSoldiers.html .
Ian Heath used it for inspiration I guess in "Armies of the Crusades"


Graham thank you for pointing out "...nyone bothers to do such work at all! "
I too am aware that M. D Ammato is very knowlegable but I still belive the "publisher connection".

The earlist appearence of the raven in Roman service is on the shield of "Constandimani" if Ospreys Romano-Byzantine armies got it correct from Notisia Dignitarum.

OK you cannot please every one! That is the only truth.

I rest my case.