"What symbols are appropriate for Sarmatian vexilia?" Topic
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Winston Smith | 03 Oct 2015 6:54 p.m. PST |
Figures are for Trajanic era Sarmatians. Probably too early for Christian symbols. |
bsrlee | 03 Oct 2015 9:28 p.m. PST |
The dragon headed windsock standard was supposedly a Sarmatian invention, so that would seem to be compulsory. |
kodiakblair | 04 Oct 2015 9:19 a.m. PST |
The Sarmatians are sometimes referred to as a Scythian people or related to them,perhaps they used similar symbols. Both are said to have used tattoos and a google search for " Scythian Tattoos " reveals quite a few, Not strictly Totem symbols though but sporting some as tattoos myself I can attest they are striking designs. |
GurKhan | 04 Oct 2015 2:45 p.m. PST |
I'm not sure that the Sarmatians used vexilla – as bsrlee said, they used dragon-standards instead. The vexillum that's sometimes included on "Sarmatian" infantry wargames figures is really Bosporan – see link – so "Sarmaticised Greek" rather than real Sarmatian. FWIW, If there's a motif on the flag in that painting, I can't tell what it is. But if you've got a Sarmatian vexillum and want a device for it, try a tamga. These rune-like emblems were used as horse-brands and to mark ownership of property by Sarmatians (and others). link illustrates some. |
Winston Smith | 04 Oct 2015 8:16 p.m. PST |
I was given figures to paint and told they were Sarmatians. The command groups have vexilia. |
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