Early Ghaznavid guardsman, 10th – 11th centuries. The Ghaznavids were a Sunni Muslim, culturally Persianate dynasty of Turkic origin, centred around modern-day Afghanistan. In the early 11th century, their empire stretched from north-western Iran to north-west India
Sketch: Skyrim legionary design
I always hate imperial armor in skyrim i don't know why they are so downgrade form oblivion especially in freezing climate like skyrim, probably will do digital later when i have the time.
The Byzantine general GEORGE MANIAKES (right) and the future king of Norway HARALD HARDRADA (left), during his years of service in the Varangian Guard. These two fought together during the Byzantine campaign against the Emirate of Sicily, from 1038 to 1041 AD.