Saxon shieldwall

 

Several years ago, I found this impressive image on the Internet under the title “Saxon shields” and I have no reason to doubt it, although there are a few features that were not so usual among the Saxon warriors.

T’ang dynasty Era lamellar armour and helmet

 

A recreation of a T’ang dynasty Era (or a generic Tang-type) lamellar cuirass and helmet. Creators unknown: felicitations to them for their superb work.

Viking warriors from the Jorvik Viking Festival

Three Viking warriors in a reenactment from the Jorvik Viking Festival (2012).

Reenactors and creators of the helmets, armour, clothing etc, are unknown: kudos to them for their marvelous work.

Late Byzantine warrior 14th century

 

A fine Byzantine hagiography of Saint Mercurios, early 14^th century. His arms and armour are typical Byzantine of the Late period (church of Saint Clementios, Ochris).

Chinese officer & soldiers of the Northern & Southern dynasties Period (AD 386–589)

A representation of a Chinese officer, an infantryman and a cavalryman of the Northern and Southern dynasties Period (AD 386–589) from Liu Yonghua’s excellent book on the warriors of Imperial Eras China (copyright: Liu Yonghua).