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Replicas of Roman weapons and armour which the children will see. One (larger) child may be able to wear the armour, but parental permission is needed as it is made of many metal plates, and can be uncomfortable.
Click here to see the originals on which these copies are based. |
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Roman armour - lorica segmentata. Based on a suit found at Corbridge. This is 'child size' but I can just about fit in it - so it will fit a fairly large child.
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 Helmet |
Gladius - a Roman soldier's sword and sheath (edges are blunted)
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 Pilum (javelin) |
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Roman legionary's shield (scutum) with eagle's wings and thunderbolt designs
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 Belt (cingulum) with studs. The dagger was carried on the belt on the left side. In the 1st century AD the sword had a separate belt. |
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Dagger (pugio) and sheath |
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