05-04-2005, 12:00 PM
Thanks Andrew, saved my bacon there, I was searching out evidence I was sure I'd seen somewhere! There based on the Kunzing hoard greaves (3rdC) but I don't know of any later examples found in the archaeological record I could replicate.
My sword is suspended by a sword belt I put on before I put on my belt. I believe this is the way Stilichio is portrayed on that famous tryptych. Suspension from the wide-belt rings or from a narrow baldric is attested, too, I think.
The scarf, again I'm sure I've seen pictorial evidence - but as Lucius says, it is a Roman piece of kit which sees practical and adaptable and which I'd really really miss if I didn't have. You've got me thinking now, Theo...! :?
My sword is suspended by a sword belt I put on before I put on my belt. I believe this is the way Stilichio is portrayed on that famous tryptych. Suspension from the wide-belt rings or from a narrow baldric is attested, too, I think.
The scarf, again I'm sure I've seen pictorial evidence - but as Lucius says, it is a Roman piece of kit which sees practical and adaptable and which I'd really really miss if I didn't have. You've got me thinking now, Theo...! :?
~ Paul Elliott
The Last Legionary
This book details the lives of Late Roman legionaries garrisoned in Britain in 400AD. It covers everything from battle to rations, camp duties to clothing.
The Last Legionary
This book details the lives of Late Roman legionaries garrisoned in Britain in 400AD. It covers everything from battle to rations, camp duties to clothing.