1. CASSIS (Helmet) - Depending on type and year, was made of bronze, brass or steel/iron. Many different styles, depending on when and where it was made, had styled features such as neck guards, edging, stamped bosses, etc. Since Legio XXX is a 2nd Century legion, earlier style helmets may not be practical. The latter models, such as the Imperial Itallic 'G' and the Gallic 'H' are preferred, especially those with crossbracing.
2. FOCALE (Scarf) - A simple scarf or neckerchief worn around the neck to protect against scrapping and chafing of the armour and baldric. Usually a square or rectangular piece of linen or wool, colour varied.
3. LORICA (Armour) - Four main types were used by the Roman Army at this point, Lorica Hamata, Squamata, Segmentata, and the muscled cuirass. Legio XXX will primarily use the Segmetata. Constructed of steel plates linked together by internal leather straps, and brass hinges and buckles riveted to the steel. Provided excellent protection against slashing and piercing weapons, including most types of arrows. The Corbridge Type A that I made is pictured at right.
4. PILUM (Javelin) - Ranging in size from about 5' 1/2" to 7' in length. Comprised of a wooden hardwood shaft, with a forged iron head. These soft heads were designed to bend or brake on impact, preventing the enemy from throwing them back at the legions as they advanced.
5. BALTEUS (Military Belt) - The latter style of Balteus featured one thick belt, as opposed to earlier styles of wearing two thinner belts. It is possible that these pieces of kit were valuable personal items, and were bought according to the individual's tastes and budget. The pugio hangs off the belt on the left side for regular soldiers, on the right for centurions. The belt shown here is a Trajanic era balteus, thus the apron straps are shorter than earlier style belts. This is the type used by Legio XXX.
6. GLADIUS (Sword) - Developed from a Spanish short sword, the Gladius was the perfect weapon for fighting in close quarters. This weapon derived from the tactics of fighting in long, deep ranks with large shields (scuta). As the troops were side by side, and blocked by the large shields, there was little or no room for a long type of weapon, once the combatants closed, thus a short weapon designed for thrusting and slashing was developed.
* Xenophon in Seven Volumes, 3. (Harvard University Press, Cambridge, MA; William Heinemann, Ltd., London, 1980.)
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