Tribune Impression and Muscle Curiass ?

[drsrob]

…The look of the Guard in Rome itself (for many reasons, the standard legionary armor simply could not have been the look within the capital, IMO) has never been done before by reenactors. Time to widen the spectrum a bit!

One could still go with the interpretation of battle armor versus dress or ceremonial armor, I have no inherent objection to that.

Good point, one I forgot to mention. We are portraying a unit assigned to duties within the city, not one on campaign. Hopefully that was obvious. We are also early-mid 1st Century CE, caligae and Fulham/Mainze swords.

To me, it would be great fun to turn out a few Praetorians in togas and swords!

All in good time, my friend… but be honest, wouldn’t that look a bit unexciting in comparison? (“hey, there’s four guys in togas with no visible weapons… honey, get the camera, [i]quick!â€ÂÂ