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Roman Metal Armour-Polished or Dull?
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11-05-2007, 05:30 PM
Jim makes a good point.

Although a mirror finish could be acheived this would take a lot of time and effort. Is such a finish realistc for the rank and file legionary? IMHO I think the satin finish wold be the accepted standard.
Mark Downes/Mummius

Cent Gittus, COH X. LEG XX. VV. Deva Victrix

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Roman Metal Armour-Polished or Dull? - by Sanvean - 11-03-2007, 04:14 AM
Re: Roman Metal Armour-Polished or Dull? - by Marcus Caecilius Avitus - 11-05-2007, 05:30 PM
Shiny or dull armour - by Paullus Scipio - 11-11-2007, 12:02 AM
Re: Shiny or dull armour - by Magnus - 11-11-2007, 03:30 AM
Shiny armour - by Paullus Scipio - 11-11-2007, 10:33 AM
Re: Shiny armour - by Magnus - 11-11-2007, 05:58 PM
Re: Shiny armour - by M. CVRIVS ALEXANDER - 11-11-2007, 06:33 PM
Shiny Armour - by Paullus Scipio - 11-12-2007, 04:26 AM

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