In situ sabre and sword belt, from an early Magyar warrior's grave 9th-10th C. CE
[The Hungarians] are armed with swords, body armor, bows and lances. Thus, in battles most of them bear double arms, carrying the lances high on their shoulders and holding the bows in their hands. They make use of both as need requires, but when pursued they use their bows to great advantage. Not only do they wear armor themselves, but the horses of their illustrious men are covered in front with iron or quilted material. They devote a great deal of attention and training to archery on horse-back. A huge herd of horses, ponies and mares, follows them, to provide both food and milk and, at the same time, to give the impression of a multitude.
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| "In situ sabre and sword belt, from an early Magyar warrior's grave 9th-10th C. CE. This hilt design was widely used by the Magyar. (Hungarian National Museum; photograph courtesy of Tamas Hortsin)". From book: 'Mounted Archers of the Steppe 600 BC-AD 1300', Osprey Publishing. Note the swastika design. |
Source/Quote:
Mounted Archers of the Steppe 600 BC-AD 1300; Elite. Antony Karasulas & Angus McBride. Osprey Publishing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungarian_conquest_of_the_Carpathian_Basin
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