10-15-2006, 09:59 PM
Fifth century Western Roman civilian (monk, clerk/scribe) and military kit lists are below. Resumed intermittent research (changed 2010 Jan 24). For anyone interested, here are related subject links for:
(1) a long draft 5th c. "Romans, Allies & Enemies" character list; and
(2) a long draft 5th c. Western Roman Empire history timeline.
Pax, +r
5th C. Western Roman Civilian (and Military) Kit List
Personal Items:
Tunics: wool, linen; with full length sleeves, clavi & rondels (dyed, woven & embroidered), etc.
Focale: wool, cotton
Pants: linen, wool
Leggings: wool, cotton
Underclothing: linen
Sagum: wool (red)
Fibulae: paenular, cross
Balteus: leather with bronze
Caligae: leather, open, hobnails
Shoes: leather, closed
Hat: straw, bowl top, full & broad rim
Hygiene tools: styrgil, oil jug, ear & nail thingies, etc.
Money bag: leather
Walking stick: wood
Household Items:
Oil lamps: ceramic, iron, bronze
Pots & pans: copper, ceramic
Cups & dishes: ceramic
Glasses
Knives & spoons: iron
Professional Items:
Monk:
Tunic
Cowl
Rope belt
Cross, wood, lead, bronze
Books Bible, vulgate; Didache
Staff: wood
Clerk/Scribe:
Tabulae: wood and wax
Stylii: iron, bronze
Papyrus
Velum
Pen: wood shaft; iron, bronze nibs
Ink: soot, charcoal, gum arabic, water
Mortar & pestle: stone, bronze
Inkpots: ceramic, glass, bronze
Scrolls
Scroll seals
Capsa
Chair, folding
Writing desk, folding
Soldier/Infantry:
Helmet / Galea: ridge, Intercisa II, Intercisa IV, Burgh Castle
Pannonian Cap / Pileus Pannonicus
Scarf / Fascia Ventralis: wool, cotton
Tunic, heavier/stronger
Padding / Subarmlamis
Pteruges
Trousers / Bracae
Socks
Boots: leather/high
Chain mail / Lorica hamata
Scale armour / Lorica squamata
Cuirass: iron, bronze
Belt / Balteus: leather (medium width), with bronze stiffeners, rosettes
Sword / Spatha Semispatha
Lance / Contus
Spear, heavy thrusting / Hasta
Spear, throwing / Verrutum
Javelin, short / Lanceae
Darts / Plumbatae
Shield / Scutum / Clipeus: round, convex
Vexillum
Draco
(1) a long draft 5th c. "Romans, Allies & Enemies" character list; and
(2) a long draft 5th c. Western Roman Empire history timeline.
Pax, +r
5th C. Western Roman Civilian (and Military) Kit List
Personal Items:
Tunics: wool, linen; with full length sleeves, clavi & rondels (dyed, woven & embroidered), etc.
Focale: wool, cotton
Pants: linen, wool
Leggings: wool, cotton
Underclothing: linen
Sagum: wool (red)
Fibulae: paenular, cross
Balteus: leather with bronze
Caligae: leather, open, hobnails
Shoes: leather, closed
Hat: straw, bowl top, full & broad rim
Hygiene tools: styrgil, oil jug, ear & nail thingies, etc.
Money bag: leather
Walking stick: wood
Household Items:
Oil lamps: ceramic, iron, bronze
Pots & pans: copper, ceramic
Cups & dishes: ceramic
Glasses
Knives & spoons: iron
Professional Items:
Monk:
Tunic
Cowl
Rope belt
Cross, wood, lead, bronze
Books Bible, vulgate; Didache
Staff: wood
Clerk/Scribe:
Tabulae: wood and wax
Stylii: iron, bronze
Papyrus
Velum
Pen: wood shaft; iron, bronze nibs
Ink: soot, charcoal, gum arabic, water
Mortar & pestle: stone, bronze
Inkpots: ceramic, glass, bronze
Scrolls
Scroll seals
Capsa
Chair, folding
Writing desk, folding
Soldier/Infantry:
Helmet / Galea: ridge, Intercisa II, Intercisa IV, Burgh Castle
Pannonian Cap / Pileus Pannonicus
Scarf / Fascia Ventralis: wool, cotton
Tunic, heavier/stronger
Padding / Subarmlamis
Pteruges
Trousers / Bracae
Socks
Boots: leather/high
Chain mail / Lorica hamata
Scale armour / Lorica squamata
Cuirass: iron, bronze
Belt / Balteus: leather (medium width), with bronze stiffeners, rosettes
Sword / Spatha Semispatha
Lance / Contus
Spear, heavy thrusting / Hasta
Spear, throwing / Verrutum
Javelin, short / Lanceae
Darts / Plumbatae
Shield / Scutum / Clipeus: round, convex
Vexillum
Draco
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