01-28-2005, 12:57 AM
Salve, Welcome!<br>
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I don't know too much about Late Roman stuff (I currently portray Mid-1st Century CE Miles Gregarii...Perhaps going earlier to Late Republic/Marius/Augustus in the future)<br>
Anyways, There are 2 good Osprey books on Late Roman stuff from what I know, one on Infantry and the other on Cavalry.<br>
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There is still no Historical/Archaelogical evidence for Leather armor. Not as far as I know.<br>
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I would suggest you go back to Lorica Hammata/Maille armor. You don't need the "Greek"/Early style with the shoulder-doubling, you can go with a "typical" long-sleeved, mid-thigh length riveted maille armor - that seems to be the more typical armor of the time period.<br>
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But that's the extent of my knowledge on Late stuff. There are a few Late Roman people here on the board, you'll seem 'em around.<br>
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good luck, have fun. <p>Titus Vulpius Dominicus ~ Your Friendly Neighborhood Roman Dude.<br>
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Svaviter in Modo, Fortiter in Re (Soft in Manner, Strong in Deed)<br>
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www.higgins.org <br>
www.higginssword.org </p><i></i>
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I don't know too much about Late Roman stuff (I currently portray Mid-1st Century CE Miles Gregarii...Perhaps going earlier to Late Republic/Marius/Augustus in the future)<br>
Anyways, There are 2 good Osprey books on Late Roman stuff from what I know, one on Infantry and the other on Cavalry.<br>
<br>
There is still no Historical/Archaelogical evidence for Leather armor. Not as far as I know.<br>
<br>
I would suggest you go back to Lorica Hammata/Maille armor. You don't need the "Greek"/Early style with the shoulder-doubling, you can go with a "typical" long-sleeved, mid-thigh length riveted maille armor - that seems to be the more typical armor of the time period.<br>
<br>
But that's the extent of my knowledge on Late stuff. There are a few Late Roman people here on the board, you'll seem 'em around.<br>
<br>
good luck, have fun. <p>Titus Vulpius Dominicus ~ Your Friendly Neighborhood Roman Dude.<br>
<br>
Svaviter in Modo, Fortiter in Re (Soft in Manner, Strong in Deed)<br>
<br>
www.higgins.org <br>
www.higginssword.org </p><i></i>