10-09-2010, 07:43 PM
A recent attempt at recreating the 200AD Severan period, when new belts were introduced, new oval shields and long sleeved tunics and trousers became the norm; but where pila and rectangular scuta continued in use... its one of those transition eras, like 280-300AD.
Paul Elliott
Legions in Crisis
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/17815...d_i=468294
Charting the Third Century military crisis - with a focus on the change in weapons and tactics.
Legions in Crisis
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/17815...d_i=468294
Charting the Third Century military crisis - with a focus on the change in weapons and tactics.