Show here your Roman soldier impression

[Robert Vermaat]

The shoulder section is attached to the main body of the shirt, just the same way that the torso section is. (scales linked with 1mm brass wire then sewn on to the backing with artificial sinew thread). The backing is made of thick linen canvas.

OK, same as mine, although I skipped the artificial sinew for a cotton thread. This is my first one, after all. Also I have use far less many scales, much larger ones too. Next time I'll change that - mine are too thick and tend to 'stand out' at curved sections such as the shoulders.

It fastens down the left side with a leather thong. I left a V opening in the back of the collar to allow for putting it on which fastens with a wooden toggle

Good thought! Could you show me a detailed picture of the side fastening? I use a much cruder system: two straps.