11-02-2006, 10:43 AM
Crispus wrote:
I never found that a problem with mine. The Praetorian Guard seem to have retained the Paenula longer than the rest of the army, probably because it was considered a more traditional 'Roman' garment. The third century 'Carracalla', is basically a longer version of the Paenula and the Paenula itself survives into later times for example the original version from Egypt was from a late context but probably not military. To close the v shaped gap at the front a flap was added but generally the scarf would fulfill that function.
Graham.
Quote:The only problem I find with it is that I have to take my helmet off to take the cloak off. Perhaps this an argument in favour of the gradual decline of the paenula in favour of the sagum.
I never found that a problem with mine. The Praetorian Guard seem to have retained the Paenula longer than the rest of the army, probably because it was considered a more traditional 'Roman' garment. The third century 'Carracalla', is basically a longer version of the Paenula and the Paenula itself survives into later times for example the original version from Egypt was from a late context but probably not military. To close the v shaped gap at the front a flap was added but generally the scarf would fulfill that function.
Graham.
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"Every brush-stroke is torn from my body" The Rebel, Tony Hancock.
"..I sweated in that damn dirty armor....TWENTY YEARS!', Charlton Heston, The Warlord.