02-15-2006, 12:40 AM
welcome to the board.
Leather armor is, as far as I'm concerned, a myth. Looks great for "Ren Faires", and for [SCA] groups that have no ties to historical accuracy, but if you're specifically looking to go more accurate, look for metal. Metal is also shiny...People like shiny. :wink:
Leg. XX is a great place to start.
For legions in your area, check out Leg. IX Hispana and Leg. VI. I know Leg. IX has lots of "Vexillations", chapters located all over the place, and I think there is a chapter in the Northern California area:
http://www.reenactor.net/units/leg_ix_norcal/
As Matt L said, some leather pieces are convertable for some use, such as making a subarmalis/padding for say Maille armor. Leather is good for that. It could also help build up a helmet liner and/or suspension web to make the helmet way more comfortable to wear.
Leather armor is, as far as I'm concerned, a myth. Looks great for "Ren Faires", and for [SCA] groups that have no ties to historical accuracy, but if you're specifically looking to go more accurate, look for metal. Metal is also shiny...People like shiny. :wink:
Leg. XX is a great place to start.
For legions in your area, check out Leg. IX Hispana and Leg. VI. I know Leg. IX has lots of "Vexillations", chapters located all over the place, and I think there is a chapter in the Northern California area:
http://www.reenactor.net/units/leg_ix_norcal/
As Matt L said, some leather pieces are convertable for some use, such as making a subarmalis/padding for say Maille armor. Leather is good for that. It could also help build up a helmet liner and/or suspension web to make the helmet way more comfortable to wear.
Andy Volpe
"Build a time machine, it would make this [hobby] a lot easier."
https://www.facebook.com/LegionIIICyr/
Legion III Cyrenaica ~ New England U.S.
Higgins Armory Museum 1931-2013 (worked there 2001-2013)
(Collection moved to Worcester Art Museum)
"Build a time machine, it would make this [hobby] a lot easier."
https://www.facebook.com/LegionIIICyr/
Legion III Cyrenaica ~ New England U.S.
Higgins Armory Museum 1931-2013 (worked there 2001-2013)
(Collection moved to Worcester Art Museum)
