Show here your Roman soldier impression

[Crispvs]

Thanks Robert.
Yes, it is indeed the shield with the plumbatae attached to the back. If you look carefully you can just make out the end of the upper bar which has the impressions and strap to secure the ends of the plumbatae.

The oddities in the photo are mainly due to some of the multi-period kit having gone missing. The third century figure should of course have a long sleeved tunic, trousers and enclosed shoes. For some reason these are currently missing. The gap between the late second century and the mid fourth century seemed too big and so a makeshift third century type was quickly put together from what was available (including the available manpower). The gaesum being carried by the late second century figure was being carried on the day mainly to demonstrate the variety of equipment. The commentary made it clear that he would normally have carried either a pilum or a spear.

Crispvs