01-25-2005, 01:04 AM
Avete,<br>
I live in Vancouver, WA.<br>
I am active in the SCA as Late Roman, 490CE.<br>
However, the SCA lends itself heavily to many who are not as interested in actually living in the period as they are in "playing". Don't get me wrong...I LOVE being able to hit people, but would like to be more authentic. My SCA Knight went Roman 2 years ago, and dragged me along. Since then, we have joined LegioIX Hispana, and are constantly looking for ways to better our depiction of Late Roman miltary life.<br>
<br>
I have a couple of questions...<br>
<br>
I currently wear Lorica Squamata (leather lemallar) to fight. It works great on the field. My question is, how period is this type of armor for Late Roman Auxilia, specifically Cavalry?<br>
<br>
Should I go back to my Hamata to be more authentic?<br>
<br>
I would appreciate any input any of you might have.<br>
<br>
By the way, thanks for offering this awesome site.<br>
<br>
Rufrius <p></p><i></i>
I live in Vancouver, WA.<br>
I am active in the SCA as Late Roman, 490CE.<br>
However, the SCA lends itself heavily to many who are not as interested in actually living in the period as they are in "playing". Don't get me wrong...I LOVE being able to hit people, but would like to be more authentic. My SCA Knight went Roman 2 years ago, and dragged me along. Since then, we have joined LegioIX Hispana, and are constantly looking for ways to better our depiction of Late Roman miltary life.<br>
<br>
I have a couple of questions...<br>
<br>
I currently wear Lorica Squamata (leather lemallar) to fight. It works great on the field. My question is, how period is this type of armor for Late Roman Auxilia, specifically Cavalry?<br>
<br>
Should I go back to my Hamata to be more authentic?<br>
<br>
I would appreciate any input any of you might have.<br>
<br>
By the way, thanks for offering this awesome site.<br>
<br>
Rufrius <p></p><i></i>