Second Century impression

[Peroni]

The Vindolanda boots may still be a bit early for a Newstead cuirass, what about the later Newstead boots?

[scott]

Peroni,

Do you have any images of those later boots? I might attampt to put a pair together if I can get a good pattern.

Thanks and regards,

[scott]

Crispus,

Could you receommed any good sources for accurate 2ndC belt plates and ring/wide pommel swords/spathae etc?

Thanks again.

[Crispvs]

Peronis,

Thanks for that. I have to admit that footwear is not really my speciality.

Scott,

Unfortunately very few people make second century AD belt plates. Holgar Ratsdorf may be you best option for mid second century plates. Contact him telling him what you are looking for and he should be able to advise.
http://www.hr-replikate.de/

Nodge Nolan may also so one or two items which are suitable.

I am not sure who you would go to for FELIX VTERE plates, but Holgar could certainly do them, as could Eric Koenig. If your budget does not stretch that far, Len Morgan made a set of FELIX VTERE plates a few years ago and I am sure would be able to do more. Also, depending on your metalworking skills, you might be able to make a set yourself. Plenty of examples of originals are known, both in Latin and Greek. I am sure someone here can helpfully supply you with pictures should you decide to go down that route.

Our very own Tony Drake (Brennius) has made a number of very nice ring pommel swords but I am not sure if he would be prepared to make any more.

Crispvs

[caiusbeerquitius]

I think first of all you should decide which quarter of the 2nd century you wnat to do. Next step would be to find some stuff from that time and to work out how your whole impression should look like. So before starting to buy stuff, first better plot the whole thing, and then look for sources which can supply you with the items you want. It is more fun this way, your gear will be more individual, and thus more interesting.

[Robert]

I agree with Christian . Ok, let's say first quarter of the second century. Does anyone have some good pics or links to beltplates of that period. This would be Trajan and a bit of Hadrian.

[Peroni]

Some of the simple pressed bullseye plates would be suitable for a Trajanic impression.

We offer some Hadrianic/Antonine openwork plates from Newstead and Hadrian's wall. Apologies for the blatant plug, but it was easier to post the link to the page rather than individual photos.

Have a look here..
http://www.armamentaria.com/store/index ... Path=13_35

Erik and definately Holger have similar plates suitable for the period. Holger's L9 and 201 pieces are very similar. some nice strap ends too.

Another very telling piece of equipment will be your choice of brooches!

[Robert]

No Trajan? Oh well, will have to raid the Nijmegen museum depot, sure they have tons of thing laying around ......

[Crispvs]

Sorry Peronis,

I hadn't realised that you had so many Antonine period fittings now. If I had I would have mentioned your's too.

Scott,

If you decide on the later (eg Septimius Severus) period soldier, I notice Peronis is also selling a set of baldric fittings which are possibly believable for the very end of the second centry and definitely good for the first half of the third century. However I think your best option would be to go for an Antonine period soldier, as the kit is probably easier to obtain now. Of course, the matter is still entirely up to you. Incidentally, have you joined a group? If so it would be well worth finding out what period they normally portray and work to fit in with the impression they already demonstrate.

Crispvs

[Iosephus]

Hi,

I based my impression on this tombstone from aquincum:
http://www.ubi-erat-lupa.org/site/index ... aender.asp - use Einfache Suche and type 2840 (ID Number of the tombstone) and you will get to it

see the same also here:
http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p239 ... fig079.png

Here is how my impression looks like:
http://www.militia.hu/?q=node/343

my shoes doesn't show up in the picture so here is another one (from Newstead):
http://www.militia.hu/?q=node/344

and finally equipped for "combat":
http://www.militia.hu/?q=node/349

Currently, it's far from perfect. I would replace my concentric-circle-pattern belt plates to openwork or niello plates (possibly I'm going to change the belt buckle as well) and I'm just in the making of a brass locking scale cuirass instead of my current Robinson-style newstead seg.

[Peroni]

That's a really nice ring pommel sword you have József. Did you make it yourself?

[Martin Moser]

Hi Iosephus,

very nice impression, congratulations!

I would replace my concentric-circle-pattern belt plates to openwork or niello plates (possibly I'm going to change the belt buckle as well) and I'm just in the making of a brass locking scale cuirass instead of my current Robinson-style newstead seg.

Since you are planning to make some changes, I would suggest to change the shoes as well to better fit the ring pommel sword in terms of time. The shoes you have are dated to up to 130/140 AD AFAIK. After that a lower type of shoe is common e.g. in the form of this one from Bar Hill.