RomanArmyTalk

Mike, I hope you get the chance to try a distance march in full kit. We were lucky that we were able to march across a Roman landscape, seeing turrets, walls, following Roman roads, which makes it special. But just being out in the countryside with a spear, shield and a kit bag full of rations is fantastic.

Hi Mike,

Thank you for your kind words once again. We do a Wall Walk each September and you and yours would be welcome to come. Or if you prefer we would host you at an event.

There is a philosophy behind the walks that we do. All re-enactors entertain, and some educate. And put simply if you claim to educate you must lay some claim to accuracy. You can accurately re-create crafts and skills from the past, given time, dedication and often money. And with some research you can recreate clothing and personal equipment that challenges Hollywood myths and clichés. We are not trying to recreate costumes, but well made clothes for outdoor life. We have to choose the best materials we can get, ensure we get the cut right and that we can walk, run and fight in them, day and night, rain and shine.

When you think your clothing and kit is realistic, you may wish to test it, to see how well it lives up to the claims of accuracy and authenticity. One way of testing your work, and yourself, is by putting it in realistic situations. Which means marching, scouting, camping and generally having a good time!

We are not trying to be soldiers, just test our clothing and equipment. Worth doing either side of the pond.

Hello!

My new late roman vestis (mid/late - IVe century AD) for small Herculiani presentation in Compiègne Historical figurine museum last week (to the right).







And my new gravis Armatura:







https://picasaweb.google.com/11418427261...mL_mwoK4Xw#

Some pics from our last show in Tarraco Viva 2011:

Great!!!

Great pictures Damianus and Ivan. I hope to be able to attend tarraco Viva some day. Seems like a wonderfull event.

Quote:Hello!
My new late roman vestis (mid/late - IVe century AD) for small Herculiani presentation in Compiègne Historical figurine museum last week (to the right).
And my new gravis Armatura

Hi Damien,
Great-looking stuff, especially those pturiges!

Quote:Some pics from our las show in Tarraco Viva 2011

Wow!! Great pictures Ivan.

Hi,

Im Antonivs Cvrro Graecvs from Leg X, Coh VIII, cent VI.
(from Czech republic)

This is my roman legionary impresion :-)

Batavian Cavalryman from the first century.

looking very smart Jurjen,(it is you???) :wink: :wink: hope to see you life soon.

Wow! That's a great helmet! Nice hair!!! The best I've seen ever!

These are all marvellous pictures. The only problem with all of them is ... they increase my wishlist

After the cancellation of the LRE IV I still hope for an international event to see some (or all) of you and your gear once live.