10-13-2005, 06:01 AM
Interesting possibility Crispus, sounds like an excellent opportunity for some "experimental archaeology" to test the theory.
It should be remembered that modern combat uniforms are often expected to be worn for only two months or so of constant use, and then thrown away as totally worn out. It is hard to determine "wear life" of anicent and medieval military equipment since most enthusiasts only wear this equipment on the occasional weekend, and then rarely expose it the the rigours of a real combat environment.
Dan
It should be remembered that modern combat uniforms are often expected to be worn for only two months or so of constant use, and then thrown away as totally worn out. It is hard to determine "wear life" of anicent and medieval military equipment since most enthusiasts only wear this equipment on the occasional weekend, and then rarely expose it the the rigours of a real combat environment.
Dan
