01-02-2009, 08:08 AM
Peroni's recomendations are an excellent point at which to start. They both are in front of me as I type. This editon of Ancient Warfare has particularly evocative illustrations of 3rd century soldiers. But in terms of putting together an impression I would stick to James. Go for waxed and oiled leather rather than dyed or painted, and attach greaves/armour with linen or leather rather than chains.
Don't touch aluminum.
Don't touch aluminum.
John Conyard
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