roman soldier boots 3rd century ad

roman soldier boots 3rd century adThe calcei are a reconstruction of Roman soldiers' boots from the 3rd century AD. They are constructed from 2 mm thick cowhide with a 7 mm sole, which is not studded with nails. At northern forts such as Vindolanda (near Hadrian's Wall in present day England), evidence has been found that soldiers often had two types of footwear: open caligae and lighter closed shoes. Closed shoes offered better protection against the often wet climate of central and

6 mm thick bronzed butted round rings with an inner diameter of 8 mm

The trousers are crafted from cotton and permit excellent freedom of movement

the sword was able to pierce through hauberks with greater ease

these may be ordered separately

5 x 3 metres

the general carries a musculata with a subarmalis underneath

very much in Baroque fashion

The pouch is decorated with replica belt fittings

Crafted from spring steel

The blade is finished in a steel colour

This type of basket helmet developed from the nasal helmet during the second half of the 12th century

Bascinets of this type offered excellent protection and were employed both on the battlefield and in jousting tournaments