Contemporary illustrations of 7th-8th century Romano-Byzantines
The Syriac Bible of Paris, BnF MS. Syriaque 341, Syria or Turkey, 7th Century
Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh in the Syriac Bible of Paris
Note the helmet of one of Pharaoh's guards.

The Triumphal Entrance of Emperor Justinian II 'Rhinometus'? into Thessalonika, Byzantine Fresco from Hagios Demetrios, 7-8th century
There may be a fleur-de-lis pattern on the shield. Also note the coloured trim on the tunics of the attendants.
A reconstruction of the Byzantine Fresco from Hagios Demetrios, Thessalonika, 7-8th century


Also from this period are the Ashburnham Pentateuch Manuscript, 6th-7th Century and plates of the reign of Herakleios, early 7th century, with scenes from the life of David in Romano-Byzantine costume & armour

MIRROR SITES
The Syriac Bible of Paris, BnF MS. Syriaque 341, Syria or Turkey, 7th Century
The Triumphal Entrance of Emperor Justinian II 'Rhinometus'? into Thessalonika, Byzantine Fresco from Hagios Demetrios, 7-8th century

Druzhina
Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers