02-03-2009, 04:27 AM
I've been looking into Legio III which was stationed in the area of Thebes and Alexandria. I was wondering how much egyptian culture influenced the roman military equiptment of the legions stationed in the area. A Roman soldier stationed in Britania would no doubt look somewhat different than one stationed in egypt. What in particular though would distinguish the two? I know alot of equiptment such as the balteus was semi personalized and soldiers sometimes scratched inscriptions into their helmets, on their scabbards etc. etc.
Would Roman soldiers have incorporated egyptian motifs, signs of egyptian gods for good luck, or anythign else from that particular culture?
Would Roman soldiers have incorporated egyptian motifs, signs of egyptian gods for good luck, or anythign else from that particular culture?
Eric
