09-24-2010, 05:04 PM
Often they get confused with cavalry fittings. And poor old Terentius is is a little older than AD 260
I think we can assume bags for money, even small change, would be hidden under or secured by clothing. So around the waist under the tunic, around the neck under the tunic, or in waist band.
Some re-enactors often look like Christmas trees with bags and pouches hanging off them in profusion.
I think we can assume bags for money, even small change, would be hidden under or secured by clothing. So around the waist under the tunic, around the neck under the tunic, or in waist band.
Some re-enactors often look like Christmas trees with bags and pouches hanging off them in profusion.
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