Scylitzes Chronicle

f26v lower. The execution of an Anti-Emperor

Bibliteca Nacional de Madrid, Vitr. 26-2, Bild-Nr. 77

Referenced on p27 Byzantine Armies 886-1118 by Ian Heath
A rare picture of bearded Varangians in full armour, here attending the execution of an Anti-Emperor. Eighteen of their famous axes are in evidence, together with spears and unit standards. Note the mixture of circular and kite-shields. (Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid)

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