Military History | Rise of
Rome
Punic Wars Painting Guide - Gallic (Gaul)
Updated 17 Mar 2009
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
|
Tunic |
In order of frequency for poor people: Natural (off-white), brown, bright yellow, scarlet, blue, purple. Often in: strips, checks/tartan. rich people (chiefs + cavalry) would have brighter colours and be more likely to have patterns |
| Shield |
much variety Face (see illustrations): Bright and patterned Boss: Iron (common) or bronze |
| Cloak |
Scarlet, blue or black Often with strips, checks or borders. |
| Body Armour |
Mail: Iron |
|
Hair (their own) |
Fair (blond, brown, red), often bleached with a thick wash of lime (thus white, stiff & spiky) |
| Helmet |
Bowl: Bronze (common) and/or iron Crest: black, red or white (?) |
| Sword and dagger |
Handle: Ivory or wood Scabbard: Leather with iron/bronze fittings, or entirely iron Blade: Steel |
| Javelin, spear |
Haft: Wood Shaft + Blade: Steel |
| Standard |
Emblem: Bronze or Silver Haft: Wood |
| Instrument | Bronze |
| Sandals + straps + belt |
Base material: Leather Fittings: Bronze |
| Wolf skin | Wolf |
| Ornaments | Neck or arm bands: Gold or bronze |
Gallic Command with Musician and Standard
Gallic Infantry showing shield patterns
Gallic Cavalry showing clothing colours
Gallic Cavalry showing shield patterns
Gallic Cavalry showing Cloak patterns
Gallic Infantry (Essex painted by Ian Galley)
Gallic Infantry (Mikes Models painted by Ross Pirie)