03-09-2008, 05:39 PM
do we assume that every legionare was so fortunate? that the average lay soldier is the one represented in art? im sure all aspired to excess, despite roman conservativism, just dont think it was as rampant among jr soldiers maybe.
furthermore i would say depending on the times and subsequent taxes that that might determine in part what a houshold was producing to a particular level of luxury?
as to military equipment im sure the soldier held his actual arms and armor in higher regard than his underwear, and certain things like unit identifiers and the like would of course be painted and held in higher regard
again i dont know nor do i pretend to be an authority, like all of us i continue to learn and i appreciate that you challenge my ideas, conclusions and the like
how available was dye anyway? was the extra cost something a typical pleb household would spend money on?
this sure has come along way from tatoos,lol.
furthermore i would say depending on the times and subsequent taxes that that might determine in part what a houshold was producing to a particular level of luxury?
as to military equipment im sure the soldier held his actual arms and armor in higher regard than his underwear, and certain things like unit identifiers and the like would of course be painted and held in higher regard
again i dont know nor do i pretend to be an authority, like all of us i continue to learn and i appreciate that you challenge my ideas, conclusions and the like
how available was dye anyway? was the extra cost something a typical pleb household would spend money on?
this sure has come along way from tatoos,lol.
-Jason
(GNAEVS PETRONIVS CANINVS, LEGIIAPF)
"ADIVTRIX PIA FIDELIS"
(GNAEVS PETRONIVS CANINVS, LEGIIAPF)
"ADIVTRIX PIA FIDELIS"
