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Combined arrow and bow quiver

January 29, 2020 jurjend military

A combined arrow and bow quiver after a find from central asia.

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Cavalry saddle

January 24, 2019 jurjend military

In the ancient times no stirrups were invented yet. They did however use a saddle. Originally of celtic origin the[…]

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Liquid container

January 23, 2019 jurjend military

The looks of the liquid containers/ waterbags are widely discussed. Especially in the re-enactment community there is no concensus on[…]

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Vindolanda chamfron

January 23, 2019 jurjend military

A (simplified) leather chamfron based on finds from Vindolanda (UK). The chamfron is a piece of protection for the horses[…]

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Helmet cover

January 2, 2019 jurjend military

A well known question is how to prevent metalwork against the elements. Iron does turn into rust fast. This is[…]

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Tegimen / Shield cover

January 1, 2019 jurjend military

Roman shields (scutum, parma and clipeus) needed protection to damp and rain. Therefore, on the march, they would be covered[…]

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Gorytos / bow & arrow quiver

January 1, 2019 jurjend military

A gorytos (Greek: γωρυτός, Latin: gorytus) designated a bow-case for a scythian recurve bow. Usually, the gorytos would allow to[…]

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Quivers for iacula and arrows

December 31, 2018 jurjend military

On quivers not much is known. For my cavalry and archery displays I made some simple ones out of leather. […]

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