04-16-2007, 10:03 AM
Salve Omnes!
Recently I have been approached by Roman Re-enactors from the USA and Sweden with regard to them becoming Batavian auxiliaries.
Martin, from the Swedish group, (formerly COH IIII Delamatarvm) approached me for information with regard to the Batavian cohorts (as there is a lot!) and, to the history, epigraphic evidence, names etc. that I had put together for all of the Batavian cohorts. I subsequently supplied them with all the information I had regarding the Batavians and also patterns and guidelines for the shields and kit guides. They have since chosen to become Cohors III Batavorum and are now up and running. They use the same shield pattern as ourselves, but with a red background colour instead of green.
Again, within the same week, a re-enactor from the US got in touch wanting to become a part of COH I BAT as a perigrinus. I have obliged by supplying the information which is not currently available on our website, and the same shield pattern stencils and colour swatches etc etc.
My colleague Caballo (Paul B) came up with the idea that we (The RMRS) could make an open offer on RAT (romanarmy.com/rat) that any aspirant auxiliary group or existing Legionary group that wishes to have an associated auxiliary contingent, wishing to affiliate with the Batavians is very welcome, and can either be a ‘satellite’ peregrinus of COH I BAT or whichever Cohors (I, II, III, VIIII, Ala I). We would then provide the painting guides, epigraphic evidence, names, history, and advice free of charge via email. And of course, if people don't want to paint their own shield, a very similar off the shelf version from ‘Deepeeka’ is currently available. If they have a website, a credit and web-link to our site would be requested.
It could be the beginning of building a world-wide Batavian auxiliary unit that really would be THE leading (and largest) First Century auxiliary unit.
The opportunity to display at European events together would be fantastic.
Of course the invitation is not constrained to infantry, cavalry information is also available! And of course let us not forget the Hamian archers!
Anyone interested can get in touch with either myself or Caballo via a PM.
Recently I have been approached by Roman Re-enactors from the USA and Sweden with regard to them becoming Batavian auxiliaries.
Martin, from the Swedish group, (formerly COH IIII Delamatarvm) approached me for information with regard to the Batavian cohorts (as there is a lot!) and, to the history, epigraphic evidence, names etc. that I had put together for all of the Batavian cohorts. I subsequently supplied them with all the information I had regarding the Batavians and also patterns and guidelines for the shields and kit guides. They have since chosen to become Cohors III Batavorum and are now up and running. They use the same shield pattern as ourselves, but with a red background colour instead of green.
Again, within the same week, a re-enactor from the US got in touch wanting to become a part of COH I BAT as a perigrinus. I have obliged by supplying the information which is not currently available on our website, and the same shield pattern stencils and colour swatches etc etc.
My colleague Caballo (Paul B) came up with the idea that we (The RMRS) could make an open offer on RAT (romanarmy.com/rat) that any aspirant auxiliary group or existing Legionary group that wishes to have an associated auxiliary contingent, wishing to affiliate with the Batavians is very welcome, and can either be a ‘satellite’ peregrinus of COH I BAT or whichever Cohors (I, II, III, VIIII, Ala I). We would then provide the painting guides, epigraphic evidence, names, history, and advice free of charge via email. And of course, if people don't want to paint their own shield, a very similar off the shelf version from ‘Deepeeka’ is currently available. If they have a website, a credit and web-link to our site would be requested.
It could be the beginning of building a world-wide Batavian auxiliary unit that really would be THE leading (and largest) First Century auxiliary unit.
The opportunity to display at European events together would be fantastic.
Of course the invitation is not constrained to infantry, cavalry information is also available! And of course let us not forget the Hamian archers!
Anyone interested can get in touch with either myself or Caballo via a PM.
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