Any suggestion on what guage metal is appropriate for an accurate representation. 16 or 18?
Some lames have reportedly been found that were 20 or 22 ga.
Been here?
http://www.larp.com/legioxx/lorica.html
If you're going to use one thickness, 18 gauge is a decent average. You can use 16 on the shoulders if you go with 20 ga on the girdle sections. But there was some variation!
Happy armoring!
Matthew