Basic kit for 5th century infantry?

[Theodosius the Great]

Ave,

Here are two relevant threads from the Market Place:

• Looking to buy Late Roman tunic
  
  
• Wanted: 5th Cent. Western Roman Civ+Mil Kit Items+Suppliers

I understand that in the 5th century the dercorations were figurative, rather than geometric, and with squares even on the lower front, right?

Based on what I read, I would say figurative decorations become more common but do not completely supercede geometric designs. The two types were still worn concurrently. I know of a sixth century tunic will all geometric clavii patterns.

Claire Marshall from www.comitatus.net makes excellent tunics with figurative squares, BTW.

For shoes / boots I think the only option is to have a shoe maker custom-make you a pair. Find a pattern and show it to him.

Good luck.

~Theo