02-23-2009, 07:55 PM
The SOTW Centurion Hamata is extremley light, in the range of 12-14 pounds only. In the age of restricted baggage allowances when flying, every pound counts.
While the Facilis Stele comes to mind as one of the best examples of this style of hamata, there are a few other steles of not only Centurions wearing a trimmed or tailored hamata, but also an Optio in one case, and a Miltes in another. They more or less follow the style of Facilis. The Arch of Orange also has examples of Legionary types wearing both the tailored looking hamata as well as the more traditional mid thigh length shirts. While the arch is sculptural evidence,the metopes have both the Legionarys and the Barbarians in realistic fighting stances and postions, leading me to beleive, at least, that the artist(s) were familiar with the subject matter.
When I get home from , I would be happy to post some pictures on the above if folks are interested.
Quintus, shoot me a PM if you need help with the leather work. I have stitched leather on to hamata before.
While the Facilis Stele comes to mind as one of the best examples of this style of hamata, there are a few other steles of not only Centurions wearing a trimmed or tailored hamata, but also an Optio in one case, and a Miltes in another. They more or less follow the style of Facilis. The Arch of Orange also has examples of Legionary types wearing both the tailored looking hamata as well as the more traditional mid thigh length shirts. While the arch is sculptural evidence,the metopes have both the Legionarys and the Barbarians in realistic fighting stances and postions, leading me to beleive, at least, that the artist(s) were familiar with the subject matter.
When I get home from , I would be happy to post some pictures on the above if folks are interested.
Quintus, shoot me a PM if you need help with the leather work. I have stitched leather on to hamata before.
Mike Daniels
a.k.a
Titus Minicius Parthicus
Legio VI FFC.
If not me...who?
If not now...when?
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a.k.a
Titus Minicius Parthicus
Legio VI FFC.
If not me...who?
If not now...when?
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