05-01-2009, 03:23 PM
Although all of the Roman representations of Musculatas show them connected via rings or loops on the sides, do you think it would be acceptable for a reenactor portraying a tribune/legate/praetorian to wear a musculata that is attached to the back plate by small leather belts? I would prefer to have it be as accurate as possible and could perhaps try to modify it (though I dont have much skill in this area) but I beleive I've seen pictures of reenactors wearing musculatas connected by belts, so perhaps this is overlooked or acceptable? I've read that historians dont really understand exactly how some musculatas were connected to the backplates so is this acceptable? The reason I'm asking is because I've come across a musculata I really like and can afford, and the musculature is fine, as well as the shoulder doublings and is overall pretty accurate for a trajanic period tribune, all except for the way it connects to the backplate. Any advice here? I appreciate any help. Thanks.
Dennis Flynn
