LR021 - Late Roman Equites Cataphractarii White Grey and Black White covered shakos

White covered shakos

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Hermes Psycopomp (Escorter of souls to the Underworld)

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LR021 - Late Roman Equites Cataphractarii White Grey and Black White covered shakosThe most impressive looking cavalry in Late Imperial forces were doubtless the Equites Catafractarii and Clibanarii, fully armoured men wielding 12 ft (3. 6 m) lances and mounted on metal barded horses. They had evolved following Romes conflicts with Armenia, Parthia, and Persia, and became an important force, especially in the East. These cavalry did not charge into battle but trotted forwards pushing enemies aside as much by fear as martial prowess.