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Feminalia - Sardaukar - 02-25-2007
Which ranks did wear those "knee trousers" normally ?
Simkins, Michael, Men-at-Arms 46: The Roman Army from Caesar to Trajan (Osprey, 1984) mentions that they were worn by "principales" (NCOs) like aquilifer etc.
Did officers wear them ?
Re: Feminalia - Tarbicus - 02-25-2007
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Re: Feminalia - Caratacus - 02-25-2007
Ah - but they do keep your knees warm, Jim! For someone who can give you 20 years (and change), that's a big consideration, let me tell you. :wink:
Re: Feminalia - Tarbicus - 02-25-2007
Actually, I stand corrected, and have been corrected - the spelling's okay. Apologies.
They're still girly.
Re: Feminalia - Quintius Clavus - 02-25-2007
Mine are wool, and they kept me nice and "toasty" warm on a cold, raw day in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA at a military time-line event. Third weekend of May, temperatures only in the 40's fahrenheit, a cold rain falling and a cold wind off the Atlantic Ocean. I was the only Roman dressed for the northern Britain-like weather.
In addition, I had multiple tunics and a wool paenula with hood worn over my helmet.
That said, the Romans back in Rome, especially among the elite, are known to have complained and bemoaned the "barbaric appearance" of soldiers from the northern provinces. The wearing of feminaliae or bracae would have been among the items contributing to that "barbarian appearance."
Quinton Johansen/Marcus Quintius Clavus, Optio Secundae Pili Prioris Legionis III Cyrenaicae
Re: Feminalia - Susanna - 02-26-2007
There are "babaric founds" of trousers, f.e. "Thorsberg-Hose".
Re: Feminalia - aitor iriarte - 02-26-2007
Sardaukar,
Welcome to RAT and, please, add at least your real first name to your signature (Forum rules) 8)
Have a look at this thread. (Not exactly about what you are asking but you might find it useful)
Aitor
Re: Feminalia - Sardaukar - 02-26-2007
Ooops ! Missed that part...OK..now it's corrected