Hi folks - I am adding a unit of Vandali Justinani (sp?) to my post-550ce Eastern Romans but am drawing a blank on potential shield patterns. I could go with blingy chi-ros but wanted to check if anyone might have opinions or pointers?
Heaven protect us from the over-used Chi-Rho ... :o
These C6th Byzantine illustrations may help:
http://warfare.6te.net/6-10/Sitten_Pyxis.htm
http://warfare.6te.net/6-10/Pyxis-Byzantine-3_Youths-Hermitage-W-7.htm
http://warfare.6te.net/6-10/Pyxis-Byzantine-St_Menas-BM-1879_1220_1.htm
http://warfare.6te.net/6-10/Vinica-Terracotta_Icons.htm
(Quickly hides his own chi rho's)
I agree with the above....
Good list btw
Quote from: nikgaukroger on Sep 29, 2023, 10:46 AMHeaven protect us from the over-used Chi-Rho ... :o
These C6th Byzantine illustrations may help:
http://warfare.6te.net/6-10/Sitten_Pyxis.htm
http://warfare.6te.net/6-10/Pyxis-Byzantine-3_Youths-Hermitage-W-7.htm
http://warfare.6te.net/6-10/Pyxis-Byzantine-St_Menas-BM-1879_1220_1.htm
http://warfare.6te.net/6-10/Vinica-Terracotta_Icons.htm
Thanks Nik!
So this thread has nothing to do with any former slingshot editors then?
He's not been seen near Hadrian's wall lately has he?
;D