Roman Legionary on watch.
Here you can see a better view of the gorgeous Scutum made by The Ancient Armory! Britannia ; 1st Century AD.
1 Comment
Newly-arrived Roman Legionary to the 14th Legion Gemina stationed in Britannia.
Though of Gallic descent, he wears entirely Roman clothing and equipment, complete with a Gallic F helmet, wool Roman-style tunic, over that he wears a padded linen and wool 'Subarmalis' and iron mail shirt - the Lorica Hamata. Across his waist is the Cingulum - the military belt that suspends an iron Pugio dagger and is adorned with bronze plates and has the iconic "apron" in the front. He wears a heavy wool cloak (or 'Sagum'), affixed at the shoulder with a bronze Fibula (based off one recovered at Hod Hill). On his feet he wears the typical leather Caligae with added coptic stitch Udones (socks) for added warmth. His armament consists of a Mainz-style Gladius (suspended from the shoulder with a leather baldric), lightweight socketed Pilum, and he carries one of the icons of the Roman Legionary - the Scutum, adorned with the symbols of the Roman Empire and his legion, faced in goat rawhide and featuring an iron boss at the center. He has not yet adopted the more indigenous fashion, such as wool Braccae, though when true Winter weather sets in, those will become a must-have in the months to come! Britannia ; 1st Century AD. The Gallic-Roman Legionary: His ancestors only two generations earlier fought against the Romans, now he serves them.
Transalpine Gaul ; 1st Century AD. |
AboutThis segment of the site will focus on the history of the Roman Republic and Empire, with a chief focus on military matters, soldier life, and warfare. Archives
July 2021
Categories |