05-08-2012, 02:02 AM
Hello all,
I was wondering if the experts here could tell me what kind of equipment would be good for a wealthy continental (Western Europe- Northern France, Belgium,...) celtic warrior in the period of the Gallic wars and the following decennia.
I was thinking to base the woolen tunic on the Thorsberg find. It looks very much like the tunic on the Vacheres statue. Trousers (also wool) perhaps also like the Thorsberg ones.
Rectangular woolen sagum.
I'm not sure about the fabric, though. Checkers seem to be overused by reenactors...
I'd very much appreciate your views on the following items:
-Helmet
-Sword
-Belt
-Footwear
-Is there any evidence for leg bindings worn over trousers?
-Were neck torques regulary worn by the celtic warriors in Northern France-Belgium? Most torques I've seen worn by reenactors are British finds...
Thanks very much in advance for your advice!
Best regards,
Jef
I was wondering if the experts here could tell me what kind of equipment would be good for a wealthy continental (Western Europe- Northern France, Belgium,...) celtic warrior in the period of the Gallic wars and the following decennia.
I was thinking to base the woolen tunic on the Thorsberg find. It looks very much like the tunic on the Vacheres statue. Trousers (also wool) perhaps also like the Thorsberg ones.
Rectangular woolen sagum.
I'm not sure about the fabric, though. Checkers seem to be overused by reenactors...
I'd very much appreciate your views on the following items:
-Helmet
-Sword
-Belt
-Footwear
-Is there any evidence for leg bindings worn over trousers?
-Were neck torques regulary worn by the celtic warriors in Northern France-Belgium? Most torques I've seen worn by reenactors are British finds...
Thanks very much in advance for your advice!
Best regards,
Jef
