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These are a couple projects that I have been working on for the past couple of weeks.
The shield is based on some discussions I have had with Dan Peterson on legionary light infantry. The dimensions are based on a extant shield cover ( I forget the name) its roughly 50x24 inches. Its made from 1/2 inch plywood with a linen canvas cover on the front and edged with leather. The back was scored to give the appearance of being constructed with planks. As you can see I have yet to add the brass plaques between the wings. I will be adding those this week, as soon as I get some proper rivets. I plan on stitching the leather to the shield, and adding a leather wrap on the grip also. There is approx. 20 hours of work in this shield from start until this stage. I estimate another 2 hours for completion.
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The grip was carved using my belt sander and a half round wood rasp from a cow bone purchased at my local pet store. I polished it with 120 grit sandpaper, and a piece of rough leather. I then soaked it for several hours in hot tea to give it some patina. I have around 3 hours work in this piece from start to finish.
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Very good work! I'm finishing my oval shield as well.
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Great job! I like the aged look you did with the bone.
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That looks great..!
Give us more information on "Light Legionary Infantry".
What type of armor..?
Thanks,
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Wheren't they, the antesignani, some kinda heirs of the ancient velites?
Light infantry, with less armor, well trained for skirmishing.
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Nice job! How heavy did it turn out to be?
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It weighs somewhere around 12 lbs
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Quote:Salve,
The name of the shield cover is 'Tegimen' 
Dan was probably refering to one of the Valkenberg finds.
Which historical source did you get the 1/2" board thickness from?
Regards,
Thanks for the information! Do you know is there is a catalog available for these finds?
1/2 is what I had available, it is not based on anything historical as far as I know.
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I believe Carol van Driel Murray published the work on the Valkenberg finds.
I do not have the paper, but I'm certain Jasper will know the details.
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Primvs,
Nice job on the shield and sword grip!
Just one question: why was it necessary that the grip should have a patina on it? After all, new things generally look new (ie: without a patina of any sort). Is the idea to portray a veteran soldier whose equipment has a well worn look?
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Quote:Primvs,
Nice job on the shield and sword grip!
Just one question: why was it necessary that the grip should have a patina on it? After all, new things generally look new (ie: without a patina of any sort). Is the idea to portray a veteran soldier whose equipment has a well worn look?
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Nah it wasnt necessary, I just didnt like the look of the polished white bone.
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