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What manner of salute did the Anglo-Saxon, Norman and Viking warriors give to superiors?
Did they even have a salute as such, or merely a verbal form of respect for any nearby commander or noble?
If urban myth, Art, history or Hollywood has got it right (experts are still trying to find evidence), Roman soldiers 'saluted' their commanders/Emperors by touching their right down-turned palm (fingers together) first to their left bosom and then raising it high in front. According to legend, the nazis then stole this martial manouevre?
The modern British army salute evolved, so the story goes, from medieval days when the armour-clad commanders or king rode up and down the battle lines of the assembled men giving rousing speeches.
In order to speak clearly and be seen, they raised the visor on their helmet with one hand (the other presumably holding the reigns of their steed?), thus the modern movement of today.
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Pre-medieval military salute?
What manner of salute did the Anglo-Saxon, Norman and Viking warriors give to superiors?
Did they even have a salute as such, or merely a verbal form of respect for any nearby commander or noble?
If urban myth, Art, history or Hollywood has got it right (experts are still trying to find evidence), Roman soldiers 'saluted' their commanders/Emperors by touching their right down-turned palm (fingers together) first to their left bosom and then raising it high in front. According to legend, the nazis then stole this martial manouevre?
The modern British army salute evolved, so the story goes, from medieval days when the armour-clad commanders or king rode up and down the battle lines of the assembled men giving rousing speeches.
In order to speak clearly and be seen, they raised the visor on their helmet with one hand (the other presumably holding the reigns of their steed?), thus the modern movement of today.
Re: Pre-medieval military salute?
It was also the American salute. But after World War Two, they did away with it. And many other of our most precious rights and customs. At least on a grand scale. There are still strong holds. Ha-ha.
America was founded as a Republic, after the Roman republic. It was a fine way to lead, but you have to maintain and train up the citizens, or you get a collapse. Like we have now.
Rome was actually about knowledge and spreading knowledge. At least by constitution. Of course England broke away from Rome when Rome become anything but sharing and spreading, knowledge.
http://www.rockwelder.com/history/WWtwo/J8.html
Here is the whole article. You just cannot make this stuff up.
http://www.rockwelder.com/history/WWtwo/japs.htm
Sincerely,
William McCormick