shield grips

Those shield don't look like they weigh 25lbs

Those shield don't look like they weigh 25lbs

all the combatants were chunky mesomorphs ( apart from the odd auxiliary) I wil endeavour to report back on scutum weights soon , the next re-enactment is only 10 days away, so I shall ask the men of LEG III of their experiences and try the shield myself!

The legionary with the sword drawn has his scabbord at his belly. The one behind him has it at his hips and the next ones scabbord points towards the rear. Don't really know what to make of it.

my I ask who they are fighting?

The legionary with the sword drawn has his scabbord at his belly. The one behind him has it at his hips and the next ones scabbord points towards the rear. Don't really know what to make of it.

 

Now , the problem here is that the nearest figure is the Centurion with his Gladius on the wrong side! However I can say that from todays display a keen Centurion makes everyone have their kit fixed at the same level on the body.The chap behind the Centurion (here ) is an auxiliary not a Legionary , so body armour type is a factor here, the segmental armour doesnt leave much choice in terms of positioning.

I find it curious that Roman auxillaries of the first century AD's hemets and armour are similar to those worn by Roman legionnaires of the first century BC. It's as if they've been given old fashioned Legionary equipment.