05-16-2008, 08:32 PM
I'm working on my Republican impression and it can take a while to figure out what's correct. I'm doing both 2nd Punic War and late Republican/Caesarian.
Deepeeka Montefortino A with horsehair plume and feather holders attached by a ring around the knob.
Deepeeka Republican scutum, the leather edging removed and the sinew used to sew on white felt.
Castillejo belt plates on the way, and a Numantia buckle, both by Nodge Nolan from Armamentaria.
Either caligae, or I've also seen a primary reference with Celtic style 'pixie boots' depicted (doing both).
Gladius (post 2nd Punic War) - Hanwei gladius (wait for the outcry). The blade is a cracking shape as is the guard (with inset plate), etc. Only the scabbard needs modifying IMHO. http://www.netlinkenterprises.com/prodimages/SH2032.jpg
I also have a typical Deepeeka Republican sword.
DSC hamata, the leather edging removed on the doubler, with added leather beneath the doubler. Also an alternative linen doubler. Chest connector is a rectangular brass plate.
Pectoral heart protector, in the works.
Off white wool tunic.
The subject's also been discussed in Christian's marketplace section.
http://www.romanarmy.com/rat/viewtopic.php?t=15554
Deepeeka Montefortino A with horsehair plume and feather holders attached by a ring around the knob.
Deepeeka Republican scutum, the leather edging removed and the sinew used to sew on white felt.
Castillejo belt plates on the way, and a Numantia buckle, both by Nodge Nolan from Armamentaria.
Either caligae, or I've also seen a primary reference with Celtic style 'pixie boots' depicted (doing both).
Gladius (post 2nd Punic War) - Hanwei gladius (wait for the outcry). The blade is a cracking shape as is the guard (with inset plate), etc. Only the scabbard needs modifying IMHO. http://www.netlinkenterprises.com/prodimages/SH2032.jpg
I also have a typical Deepeeka Republican sword.
DSC hamata, the leather edging removed on the doubler, with added leather beneath the doubler. Also an alternative linen doubler. Chest connector is a rectangular brass plate.
Pectoral heart protector, in the works.
Off white wool tunic.
The subject's also been discussed in Christian's marketplace section.
http://www.romanarmy.com/rat/viewtopic.php?t=15554
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