08-23-2011, 06:54 PM
I'm sketching out ideas for an early 2nd century impression, a Tungrian on Hadrian's Wall, but I'm not too sure of the most suitable clothing...
This photo is a sketch with a few 'stand-ins' (the shield, the belt and spear). I have asuitable 2nd-century Bar Hill style pugio. I have a plainly decorated Pompeii gladius on order, and the belt ....
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The belt is my biggest outlay. After a recent trip to Italy my funds won't go far, realistically I'd love to buy Newstead or Arbeia belt plates from Armentaria but the belt complete would cost me £160 without leather or shipping or rivets. Instead I may have to go for a cheaper option, which is Armentaria/Deepeeka's complete bullseye-plate 1stC belt assembly (fully complete, £100). If my impression is dated to 120-130, before Hadrian's death, Bishop & Coulston's RME doesn't preclude my use of the 1stC belt I believe.
On clothing. Enclosed boots seem appropriate. Tungrian's would be wearing trousers, so I've chosen a natural brown. The tunic I'm not sure about. This is a multi-weave pattern, mainly browns, in a dark check type.
I wonder if tablet weave-type decoration is appropriate? Any thoughts?
I chose blue leg-wraps, because I think it was in Roman Military Dress I read that the only leg wraps unearthed were blue ...
The auxiliary impression seems to be a bit of an open minefield, inviting you to walk in, but potentially dealing you a killer blow if you get too complacent! So before I jump in buying metalwork, I thought I'd better ask a few questions!
This photo is a sketch with a few 'stand-ins' (the shield, the belt and spear). I have asuitable 2nd-century Bar Hill style pugio. I have a plainly decorated Pompeii gladius on order, and the belt ....
The belt is my biggest outlay. After a recent trip to Italy my funds won't go far, realistically I'd love to buy Newstead or Arbeia belt plates from Armentaria but the belt complete would cost me £160 without leather or shipping or rivets. Instead I may have to go for a cheaper option, which is Armentaria/Deepeeka's complete bullseye-plate 1stC belt assembly (fully complete, £100). If my impression is dated to 120-130, before Hadrian's death, Bishop & Coulston's RME doesn't preclude my use of the 1stC belt I believe.
On clothing. Enclosed boots seem appropriate. Tungrian's would be wearing trousers, so I've chosen a natural brown. The tunic I'm not sure about. This is a multi-weave pattern, mainly browns, in a dark check type.
I wonder if tablet weave-type decoration is appropriate? Any thoughts?
I chose blue leg-wraps, because I think it was in Roman Military Dress I read that the only leg wraps unearthed were blue ...
The auxiliary impression seems to be a bit of an open minefield, inviting you to walk in, but potentially dealing you a killer blow if you get too complacent! So before I jump in buying metalwork, I thought I'd better ask a few questions!
Paul Elliott
Legions in Crisis
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/17815...d_i=468294
Charting the Third Century military crisis - with a focus on the change in weapons and tactics.
Legions in Crisis
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/17815...d_i=468294
Charting the Third Century military crisis - with a focus on the change in weapons and tactics.
