07-17-2013, 02:38 AM
Thank you Patrick for the insight and tips. I kind of figured I'd have a bit of trouble buying "off the shelf". As much as I want to be historically accurate to the letter, certain things may have to slide here or there. The armor is what has always held me back for I just had a feeling I would have issues with it.
Unfortunately, there are not many places in CT that give me many options. We mostly get Renn Faires out this way. I have a wonderful medieval Franciscan Monk habit (very accurate) and a Teutonic Knight outfit (somewhat accurate) but that is only because those re-enactments are popular out this way. The crusades is another area of history I find fascinating.
As for Roman re-enactment, I think the nearest Legion is in NY when I was looking. But perhaps by joining here I can build up some contacts.!
Robert, thank you for the welcome. And that isn't too bad of an idea. As much as I'd love to be a Legionary, an enemy or civilian might be a better option. When I began looking into things, it seems Vandal or Saxon outfits can be a little bit more friendly to the bigger folks.
Unfortunately, there are not many places in CT that give me many options. We mostly get Renn Faires out this way. I have a wonderful medieval Franciscan Monk habit (very accurate) and a Teutonic Knight outfit (somewhat accurate) but that is only because those re-enactments are popular out this way. The crusades is another area of history I find fascinating.
As for Roman re-enactment, I think the nearest Legion is in NY when I was looking. But perhaps by joining here I can build up some contacts.!
Robert, thank you for the welcome. And that isn't too bad of an idea. As much as I'd love to be a Legionary, an enemy or civilian might be a better option. When I began looking into things, it seems Vandal or Saxon outfits can be a little bit more friendly to the bigger folks.
"Great Empires are not maintained by timidity" -Tacitus
