The 'Guthlac Roll', England, c.1200

Started by Druzhina, 26 September 2014, 01:10:43 PM

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26 September 2014, 01:10:43 PM Last Edit: 26 September 2014, 01:15:14 PM by Druzhina
Knights in the 'Guthlac Roll', England, c.1200
"The unusual armour given to the warriors might be an artist's attempt to indicate early Anglo-Saxon origins. The closest parallels to the helmets are found on two of the Scottish or Scandinavian Lewis chessmen."


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Knights in the 'Guthlac Roll', England, c.1200

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Duke Speedy of Leighton

26 September 2014, 04:26:02 PM #1
I can see that!
Very nice.
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Leman

26 September 2014, 09:04:17 PM #2
That reminds me, I must rebase my Henry II armies
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