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Originally Posted by Dom
Hi
my favorite field is
- Islamic edged weapons, that's more contemporary, than it's antic
with your sword, we are entering in archaeological era, we aren't any more in ethnography 
I've looked for by curiosity, because the word "Illyrian" was unknown for me
here a link, who shows the complexity of these populations
http://www.ancient-battles.com/catw/illyria.htm
as per as this site
- some of the true warriors were poorly equipped, just a wooden mace, instead of a sword ... 
in spare time, I'll have a look on my books documentation
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http://www.louvre.fr/oeuvre-notices/...-type-illyrien
Look at this : Why would they die with gold in their mouth and fight with wood in their hand ?
Illyrian soldier were famous and used in all european army until 19th century .