Longobard Warriors in the Seprio Judicaria

Archaeological analysis of grave goods from the Seprio region reveals distinct patterns in Longobard warrior equipment, highlighting the spatha and scramasax as status symbols that signified nobility and freedom. The study identifies a hierarchy among warriors based on weapon sophistication and armor types, such as mailor lamellar armor and helmets, while also tracing social positions through accoutrements like harnesses, belts, and golden crosses. Over the past 50 years, significant relics from this period have been unearthed, but further research is needed to uncover more of the region's buried history.

Brandolini, C. (2022). Longobard Warriors in the Seprio Judicaria. Martial Culture and Historical Martial Arts in Europe and Asia, 73–92. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2037-0_3