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6th c. plumbatae
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maurice talks about lead darts (this coming from english translation, since my greek is so bad) so would it then be ok for a 6th century impression to have and use these in you opinion? thanks for any opinions or input.

-Iohannes
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#2
Without doubt, John! 8)
He also says that they are worn inside aquiver. Maybe they were longer than the ones Vegetius said were carried inside the shield board... :?

Aitor
It\'s all an accident, an accident of hands. Mine, others, all without mind, from one extreme to another, but neither works nor will ever.

Rolf Steiner
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Gratias Tibi pro consilium aitor
aka., John Shook
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Quote:maurice talks about lead darts (this coming from english translation, since my greek is so bad) so would it then be ok for a 6th century impression to have and use these in you opinion? thanks for any opinions or input.

If you don't mind I'll answer that here:
http://www.romanarmy.com/rat/viewtopic. ... &start=220
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(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
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