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[JPB]

Hi,

question : Should the fingers be on top of the shields?

Thanks

 

[Guest]

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Hi,

question : Should the fingers be on top of the shields?

Thanks

I was going to start a thread on exactly the same issue? The First Legion Romans are the same, fingers above the shield!!

 

[Guest]

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Hi,

question : Should the fingers be on top of the shields?

Thanks

The new Roman are on the website, I am interested in the whole set, but thought as some as guards etc, but noticed the shield has no strap on the arm to show it is attached to the shield?

 

[nysoldiers]

Looking for historical evidence but I would doubt it!

 

[katana]

The Roman shield was held by a crossbar across a hole in the center of the shield covered by the metal shield boss. The 2001 K&C Romans had straps through which the figures arm fitted; like a Hoplite shield, this was incorrect.

The Testudo formation was used primarily in sieges to approach fortifications and defend against stones and arrows. Placing the hands above the shield was risking injury, also using both hands to support the shield left the Legionary unarmed if an adversary sprang onto or into the Testudo formation.

The new Roman are on the website, I am interested in the whole set, but thought as some as guards etc, but noticed the shield has no strap on the arm to show it is attached to the shield?
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[Guest]

The Roman shield was held by a crossbar across a hole in the center of the shield covered by the metal shield boss. The 2001 K&C Romans had straps through which the figures arm fitted; like a Hoplite shield, this was incorrect.

The Testudo formation was used primarily in sieges to approach fortifications and defend against stones and arrows. Placing the hands above the shield was risking injury, also using both hands to support the shield left the Legionary unarmed if an adversary sprang onto or into the Testudo formation.

Agree with you

 

[JPB]

So detailed question, is this line-up correct?

As a soldier, putting my right arm/hand up to be destroyed would be excluded.
Unless these bunch were all lefties?

 

[Guest1]

I was going to start a thread on exactly the same issue? The First Legion Romans are the same, fingers above the shield!!

I highly doubt fingers would be exposed!

 

[ivanmoe]

I found pics of hands exposed in some cases, and covered in others.

-Moe