03-09-2008, 01:04 PM
Quote:Recently, I learnt that the color code of the (late civil) tunica was rather a matter of money and of prefered god (what about fashion ?). So, ok purpura is only suitable for emperors or royal characters. But red tunicas were honoring Mars, green for Venus, blue for neptune ...I agree that tunic colours would probably not be reflecting their parent unit (with the exception of Marines), but I would like to hear more evidence of that supposed religious connection.
So, the code for a late trooper is rather religious than the unit belonging. However, as we are supposed to be christians, it's a bit blur for us.
How about fashion? Or personal colour favorits?
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
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(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
