A Gallic-descended Roman Legionary, wearing his tunic in yet another Roman fashion. Some artistic renderings show Roman men wearing their tunic with it draped off one shoulder. This can be achieved by making the neckline extra wide, and closing up the back via a tied knot - also depicted in period sources. This may have been done when working for better range of motion, or simply on hot days for extra ventilation. We will cover this fashion trend more in a future article.
Transalpine Gaul ; 1st Century AD.
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