Reconstruction of a 1st-2nd century AD Roman legionary in Dacia
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Note the arm armor and the ridged helmet - both unique innovations of the period due to the Dacians' use of the falx, a curious curved blade that could reach around a Roman's shield and get at the soft fleshy bits inside. These innovations would not be widely adopted outside of the Dacian Wars. Seems the extra protection just wasn't worth it against most foes!
Thank you!
I already knew about the reinforced helmet but hadn't see any replicas or examples of how it looked yet.
Falx and Sica must've been a hell of a scary weapon, punching through helmets if you've been running around thinking you were a literal tank on the battlefield.
Punching through helmets, reaching around or cutting through your shield... these barbarians are crazy!
Note the arm armor and the ridged helmet - both unique innovations of the period due to the Dacians' use of the falx, a curious curved blade that could reach around a Roman's shield and get at the soft fleshy bits inside. These innovations would not be widely adopted outside of the Dacian Wars. Seems the extra protection just wasn't worth it against most foes!
Thank you! I already knew about the reinforced helmet but hadn't see any replicas or examples of how it looked yet. Falx and Sica must've been a hell of a scary weapon, punching through helmets if you've been running around thinking you were a literal tank on the battlefield.
Punching through helmets, reaching around or cutting through your shield... these barbarians are crazy!