01-24-2010, 02:12 PM
Sorry to be late to this thread, but, as my opinion only, women re-enacting Roman soldiers is perfectly fine. Especially for the later periods (as so well done and explained by Amy Wallace), the usual dress does not demonstrate a feminine appearance at re-enactments. In terms of stature, women are more the height of soldiers of the time - perhaps moreso of mounted soldiers.
Also as mentioned, the women have the option of re-enacting both male and female roles. No one wants some 6' 3" guy trying to be Galla Placidia after all!
Well, anyway, for the 4th and 5th centuries at least, I think it complements re-enactment. For the high imperial periods maybe not so much. There would have to be a rule against polish on toes with those first century army boots.
Also as mentioned, the women have the option of re-enacting both male and female roles. No one wants some 6' 3" guy trying to be Galla Placidia after all!
Well, anyway, for the 4th and 5th centuries at least, I think it complements re-enactment. For the high imperial periods maybe not so much. There would have to be a rule against polish on toes with those first century army boots.
Mike Benedict
