The cuculus was a short raincoat or poncho. It is known from several iconographic sources, but not know what material[…]
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Combined arrow and bow quiver
A combined arrow and bow quiver after a find from central asia.
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A small leather enveloppe. Similar finds are know from all over the empire. On the originals the top edge is[…]
Read moreWax tablet casing
Wax tablets need protection when used. They could have been stored in leather cases. Several pieces of leather that could[…]
Read moreCavalry saddle
In the ancient times no stirrups were invented yet. They did however use a saddle. Originally of celtic origin the[…]
Read moreFirst century belts with apron
The Roman military belt was a status symbol for the Roman soldiers. It also seems to have been a very[…]
Read moreLiquid container
The looks of the liquid containers/ waterbags are widely discussed. Especially in the re-enactment community there is no concensus on[…]
Read moreVindolanda chamfron
A (simplified) leather chamfron based on finds from Vindolanda (UK). The chamfron is a piece of protection for the horses[…]
Read moreHelmet cover
A well known question is how to prevent metalwork against the elements. Iron does turn into rust fast. This is[…]
Read moreBelt 200 AD: square buckle belt
An early 3rd century military belt with a square belt buckle (from a private collection). Metalwork by Holger Ratsdorf.
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