11-04-2013, 08:07 AM
As a cavalryman you don't want a gladius, you would prefer the longer spatha.
As for pants 'historic enterprises' sells a good replica of the Thorsberg thousers, dating form the later Roman period. For my 1st century kit I prefer short leather trousers.
For a cavalry impression you can also go for closed calceii. But for off-the-shelf sandels I found the AER ones to be the best. Otherwise get some custom made or do it yourself following the tutorials by Matt Ampt and Jared Fleury.
And to be honest, I think I did a bit more research than looking at Trajans column only...
Good luck with your adventure.
As for pants 'historic enterprises' sells a good replica of the Thorsberg thousers, dating form the later Roman period. For my 1st century kit I prefer short leather trousers.
For a cavalry impression you can also go for closed calceii. But for off-the-shelf sandels I found the AER ones to be the best. Otherwise get some custom made or do it yourself following the tutorials by Matt Ampt and Jared Fleury.
And to be honest, I think I did a bit more research than looking at Trajans column only...
Good luck with your adventure.
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Jvrjenivs Peregrinvs Magnvs / FEBRVARIVS
A.K.A. Jurjen Draaisma
CORBVLO and Fectio
ALA I BATAVORUM
Jvrjenivs Peregrinvs Magnvs / FEBRVARIVS
A.K.A. Jurjen Draaisma
CORBVLO and Fectio
ALA I BATAVORUM