So this is one interpretation of a legionairy during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. Would be considered correct?
https://www.deviantart.com/amelianvs/art...-773679747
We have the Newstead lorica segmentata, a Theilenhofen helment, petrgues and subarmalis, ring pommel sword, calcei and femenalia.
So far so good. However, would the tunic have had long sleeves? Would the baldric be that broad (I thought that was an innovation dating to Septimius Severus, and maybe late Commodus at the earliest)? Lastly, would the sword have been worn on the right? The magazine "Ancient Warfare" depicts legionairies wearing their sword on their right in one picture, but on their left in another. Also, AW also depicts a narrow baldric vs what was presented here.
http://thehistorynetwork.org/wp-content/...VIII-6.jpg and https://i.pinimg.com/originals/5c/db/f5/...c845ea.jpg
vs
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/cd/c1/c8/...69d174.jpg
As always, input appreciated.
https://www.deviantart.com/amelianvs/art...-773679747
We have the Newstead lorica segmentata, a Theilenhofen helment, petrgues and subarmalis, ring pommel sword, calcei and femenalia.
So far so good. However, would the tunic have had long sleeves? Would the baldric be that broad (I thought that was an innovation dating to Septimius Severus, and maybe late Commodus at the earliest)? Lastly, would the sword have been worn on the right? The magazine "Ancient Warfare" depicts legionairies wearing their sword on their right in one picture, but on their left in another. Also, AW also depicts a narrow baldric vs what was presented here.
http://thehistorynetwork.org/wp-content/...VIII-6.jpg and https://i.pinimg.com/originals/5c/db/f5/...c845ea.jpg
vs
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/cd/c1/c8/...69d174.jpg
As always, input appreciated.
Russ
