08-31-2004, 07:47 AM
Viventia,<br>
As a matter of fact, I think that soldiers who were wearing a helmet would wear body armour too (Yes, I know that the soldier painted at the Siracuse catacomb is wearing helmet with no armour, but that is rather an exception than the rule )<br>
In the period we re-enact, a long-sleeved mail shirt would be the most usual armour for common soldiers. Well, a mail shirt needs a padded undergarment to be effective and you could distribute the padding at your will to increase your 'manly' appearance (i.e. broad shoulders or the like...)<br>
Just my two cents, from a late Roman to another one!<br>
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Aitor <p></p><i></i>
As a matter of fact, I think that soldiers who were wearing a helmet would wear body armour too (Yes, I know that the soldier painted at the Siracuse catacomb is wearing helmet with no armour, but that is rather an exception than the rule )<br>
In the period we re-enact, a long-sleeved mail shirt would be the most usual armour for common soldiers. Well, a mail shirt needs a padded undergarment to be effective and you could distribute the padding at your will to increase your 'manly' appearance (i.e. broad shoulders or the like...)<br>
Just my two cents, from a late Roman to another one!<br>
<br>
Aitor <p></p><i></i>
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