A Catalogue Of Roman Military Equipment In The National Museum Of Wales (bar British Series)

This work is a catalogue of the Roman military equipment held in the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff. Included are an historical survey of the collections of the Museum relevant to this study; a brief account of the Roman Army in Wales; and an explanation of the structure of the catalogue. The catalogue is followed by a gazetteer which gives an outline description of the sites from which the material comes and a listing of the objects by site, with cross-reference to the catalogue proper. There is also a discussion which gives a brief overview of the collection as a whole. Front Cover Title Page Copyright Table of Contents Preface and Acknowledgements Introduction A: Swords B: Scabbards C: Daggers D: Spears E: Pila F: Plumbatae G: Conical Ferrules H: Bows I: Arrows J: Artillery K: Caltrops (triboli) L: Lorica Segmentata M: Lorica Hamata (Mail) N: Lorica Squamata (Scale armour) O: Lorica Plumata P: Apron-Mounts Q: Helmets R: Shields S: Belt Fittings T: Horse Harness U: Cavalry parade armour V: Standards W: Pendants X: Button-and-Loop Fasteners Gazetteer of Sites Producing Military Equipment Discussion Bibliography Plates A catalogue of the roman military equipment held in the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff. This catalogue includes an historical survey of the collections of the Museum relevant to this study; a brief account of the Roman Army in Wales; and an explanation of the structure of the catalogue