Speaking of sword...

Emanuel · 10th February 2006, 05:48 PM

Thank you Mark and fearn,

I've read about the Varangian guards, Viking mercenaries and elite troops, but I've yet to find a detailed depiction of their gear. On a manuscript they're shown as wearing mail, some sort of coif and using polearms and lances/spears, essentially byzantine equipment.
Although the eagle head points to Roman practices and traditions, I'm wondering whether a different sword type/style was developed/adopted in Byzantium.

To the forum members residing in Istanbul, or to those having visited her museums! Do you have any pictures or documents pertaining to weaponry in the 3rd-4th centuries? Anything from the Early Period would be helpful.

Many thanks.

10th February 2006, 05:48 PM	#5
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Thank you Mark and fearn, I've read about the Varangian guards, Viking mercenaries and elite troops, but I've yet to find a detailed depiction of their gear. On a manuscript they're shown as wearing mail, some sort of coif and using polearms and lances/spears, essentially byzantine equipment. Although the eagle head points to Roman practices and traditions, I'm wondering whether a different sword type/style was developed/adopted in Byzantium. To the forum members residing in Istanbul, or to those having visited her museums! Do you have any pictures or documents pertaining to weaponry in the 3rd-4th centuries? Anything from the Early Period would be helpful. Many thanks.