Who produced the weapons for the Roman army

[Jim Webster]

that was the reference I was referring to Duncan....when in Britain...send socks and underpants 

supplementing normal issue, or were they just not army issue?

[DougM]

that was the reference I was referring to Duncan....when in Britain...send socks and underpants 

Ah the famous Commandos of the Roman Legions. 

[Imperial Dave]

that was the reference I was referring to Duncan....when in Britain...send socks and underpants 

supplementing normal issue, or were they just not army issue?

stout hessian weave....

[Duncan Head]

Well we have here an instance of pay deductions for socks, suggesting that they were issued, at least to some troops in that well-known frozen northern wasteland, Egypt.

[Jim Webster]

Well we have here an instance of pay deductions for socks, suggesting that they were issued, at least to some troops in that well-known frozen northern wasteland, Egypt.

A chap I knew (dead now) swore that Egypt can get very cold at night 

Thanks for the source. It does look as if socks were a standard issue
Even with sandals

[DougM]

Well we have here an instance of pay deductions for socks, suggesting that they were issued, at least to some troops in that well-known frozen northern wasteland, Egypt.

A chap I knew (dead now) swore that Egypt can get very cold at night 

Thanks for the source. It does look as if socks were a standard issue
Even with sandals

And cue thousands of wargamers repainting hundreds of thousands of tiny little Roman toes from flesh to sock colour. My Romans are of course, wearing their flesh-coloured sock issue.

[Imperial Dave]

Well we have here an instance of pay deductions for socks, suggesting that they were issued, at least to some troops in that well-known frozen northern wasteland, Egypt.

A chap I knew (dead now) swore that Egypt can get very cold at night 

Thanks for the source. It does look as if socks were a standard issue
Even with sandals

And cue thousands of wargamers repainting hundreds of thousands of tiny little Roman toes from flesh to sock colour. My Romans are of course, wearing their flesh-coloured sock issue.

early camo design....

[Erpingham]

Here is a British example of Roman footwear style. 



Certainly in 25/28mm, that roll-top should be visible on the figure.

[DougM]

Here is a British example of Roman footwear style. 



Certainly in 25/28mm, that roll-top should be visible on the figure.

Wow, that's a bit brilliant.. did they also become fully acclimatised to England, and start replacing helmets with hankies tied in knots at the corners?

[Imperial Dave]

Here is a British example of Roman footwear style. 



Certainly in 25/28mm, that roll-top should be visible on the figure.

Wow, that's a bit brilliant.. did they also become fully acclimatised to England, and start replacing helmets with hankies tied in knots at the corners?

and introduce string vests too...

[DougM]

Here is a British example of Roman footwear style. 



Certainly in 25/28mm, that roll-top should be visible on the figure.

Wow, that's a bit brilliant.. did they also become fully acclimatised to England, and start replacing helmets with hankies tied in knots at the corners?

and introduce string vests too...

Ah.. the little known Legio XXXVII & Bar (Yorkshire)

[Imperial Dave]

Here is a British example of Roman footwear style. 



Certainly in 25/28mm, that roll-top should be visible on the figure.

Wow, that's a bit brilliant.. did they also become fully acclimatised to England, and start replacing helmets with hankies tied in knots at the corners?

and introduce string vests too...

Ah.. the little known Legio XXXVII & Bar (Yorkshire)

but what I am unsure about is if the deckchairs should have regimental colours or down to local flavour

[Jim Webster]

but what I am unsure about is if the deckchairs should have regimental colours or down to local flavour

At the 'end' of Roman Britain, some claim to be able to trace British units because of the decoration on various items of kit. So the deckchairs might not be too far from the mark 

[Imperial Dave]

 

[dwkay57]

So apart from Romans being painted wearing socks and sandals and knotted hankies under their various forms of helmets and wearing different shades of tunic, has this discussion affected any other battlefield attribute? I can see how it might influence some campaign mechanics if you are tracking equipment levels to a fine degree of detail.