Ceremonial Centurion outfit

[Charlie]

Thanks so much Crispvs for all of your input and additional information...very much appreciated.
I can handle illustrations quite well, and am confident I'll nail my paintings depicting Roman soldiers, though my talents certainly don't lie with beating metal to make greaves, though maybe they could be leather? Even so I will go and see a leather worker to make me the pteryges and take your advice and leave out any medallions on them.

Regarding mail is there anyone who does it in stainless?
I am asking because I would like to have this outfit on display in my house after I use it on a model for my illustrations. Though I am presuming if in iron it would have to be oiled/waxed or something to prevent rust. Or wrapped up in an oil cloth?
I think I saw somewhere a aluminium one?

Also is anyone selling vine sticks? There are a few vineyards in our area so maybe I couls ask them for one.

Thanks again Crispvs

Phil