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The Greco-Roman Museum in Alexandria (Egypt) houses several statues (not particularly beautiful...) of seated figures who are all dressed the same way. CGC1191.jpg (Size: 260.52 KB / Downloads: 8) 3193.jpg (Size: 239.49 KB / Downloads: 6) 3198.jpg (Size: 186.81 KB / Downloads: 6) The photos can also be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1...rfD5fw6nvY If the cloak can be identified as a sagum with a front buckle, the figures could be soldiers, veterans, or deified heroes. What do you think? A camel is engraved on the side of one of the statues , another possible reference to the military. The inscription is a dedication that doesn't reveal much. These statues were all discovered between the late 19th century and the early 20th century, and nothing is known about their context, except that they came from Dime es-Seba (Fayum). In recent years, the Soknupaiou Nesos Project, with which I collaborate, has gathered numerous clues pointing to cults likely connected to the military world, though unfortunately in contexts that have been severely disturbed by past excavations, more or less clandestine. In any case, a rather interesting overall picture is emerging. Thanks in advance. Bruno

The Greco-Roman Museum in Alexandria (Egypt) houses several statues (not particularly beautiful...) of seated figures who are all dressed the same way. CGC1191.jpg (Size: 260.52 KB / Downloads: 8) 3193.jpg (Size: 239.49 KB / Downloads: 6) 3198.jpg (Size: 186.81 KB / Downloads: 6) The photos can also be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1...rfD5fw6nvY If the cloak can be identified as a sagum with a front buckle, the figures could be soldiers, veterans, or deified heroes. What do you think? A camel is engraved on the side of one of the statues , another possible reference to the military. The inscription is a dedication that doesn't reveal much. These statues were all discovered between the late 19th century and the early 20th century, and nothing is known about their context, except that they came from Dime es-Seba (Fayum). In recent years, the Soknupaiou Nesos Project, with which I collaborate, has gathered numerous clues pointing to cults likely connected to the military world, though unfortunately in contexts that have been severely disturbed by past excavations, more or less clandestine. In any case, a rather interesting overall picture is emerging. Thanks in advance. Bruno

The Greco-Roman Museum in Alexandria (Egypt) houses several statues (not particularly beautiful...) of seated figures who are all dressed the same way. CGC1191.jpg (Size: 260.52 KB / Downloads: 8) 3193.jpg (Size: 239.49 KB / Downloads: 6) 3198.jpg (Size: 186.81 KB / Downloads: 6) The photos can also be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1...rfD5fw6nvY If the cloak can be identified as a sagum with a front buckle, the figures could be soldiers, veterans, or deified heroes. What do you think? A camel is engraved on the side of one of the statues , another possible reference to the military. The inscription is a dedication that doesn't reveal much. These statues were all discovered between the late 19th century and the early 20th century, and nothing is known about their context, except that they came from Dime es-Seba (Fayum). In recent years, the Soknupaiou Nesos Project, with which I collaborate, has gathered numerous clues pointing to cults likely connected to the military world, though unfortunately in contexts that have been severely disturbed by past excavations, more or less clandestine. In any case, a rather interesting overall picture is emerging. Thanks in advance. Bruno

Hi Guys I am working on a brand new sword. It is a mix of multiple past deepeeka models, and more close to the original finds. Looking for your inputs, and deviations on this. WhatsApp Image 2026-08-13 at 10.17.09 (2).jpeg (Size: 111.43 KB / Downloads: 4) WhatsApp Image 2026-08-13 at 10.17.09 (1).jpeg (Size: 172.28 KB / Downloads: 2) WhatsApp Image 2026-08-13 at 10.17.09.jpeg (Size: 114.01 KB / Downloads: 3) WhatsApp Image 2026-08-13 at 10.17.08.jpeg (Size: 144.72 KB / Downloads: 2) The hilt form references the Cologne/Rhineland tradition. The blade geometry, the disc chape, and the dolphin suspension slide all reference the Nydam/Vimose deposit material. This is exactly the same composite approach used by Patrick Bárta in his respected Einang sword reconstruction, and by Bishop & Coulston in the source illustration we have worked from throughout. The blade and scabbard fittings cluster around 200–280 AD. The Köln hilt tradition extends into the early 4th century. Introduction — the historical context of the spatha, why it replaced the gladius, the Vimose deposit explained as a war trophy offering, and the academic justification for the composite reconstruction methodology. The Blade — A22 as the archaeological basis, the diamond cross-section, the five shallow fullers and why they terminate where they do, full dimensions table. The Guard — based on fitting #4 in the Bishop illustration, both views explained, the notched rectangular form, why the minimal guard is correct for

Hi Guys I am working on a brand new sword. It is a mix of multiple past deepeeka models, and more close to the original finds. Looking for your inputs, and deviations on this. WhatsApp Image 2026-08-13 at 10.17.09 (2).jpeg (Size: 111.43 KB / Downloads: 4) WhatsApp Image 2026-08-13 at 10.17.09 (1).jpeg (Size: 172.28 KB / Downloads: 2) WhatsApp Image 2026-08-13 at 10.17.09.jpeg (Size: 114.01 KB / Downloads: 3) WhatsApp Image 2026-08-13 at 10.17.08.jpeg (Size: 144.72 KB / Downloads: 2) The hilt form references the Cologne/Rhineland tradition. The blade geometry, the disc chape, and the dolphin suspension slide all reference the Nydam/Vimose deposit material. This is exactly the same composite approach used by Patrick Bárta in his respected Einang sword reconstruction, and by Bishop & Coulston in the source illustration we have worked from throughout. The blade and scabbard fittings cluster around 200–280 AD. The Köln hilt tradition extends into the early 4th century. Introduction — the historical context of the spatha, why it replaced the gladius, the Vimose deposit explained as a war trophy offering, and the academic justification for the composite reconstruction methodology. The Blade — A22 as the archaeological basis, the diamond cross-section, the five shallow fullers and why they terminate where they do, full dimensions table. The Guard — based on fitting #4 in the Bishop illustration, both views explained, the notched rectangular form, why the minimal guard is correct for

Hi all, I've gotten back in to reenactment (Legio II Augusta) and trying to build up my kit so I'm not as reliant on what the Legio can fit me out with. The issue is a familiar one, there is a lot of squamata out there and what I don't want to do is buy something which isn't at the standard required. My setup is (and has been) 1st century AD so if anyone can suggest where I can source some I'd really appreciate it. thanks Neil

Hi all, I've gotten back in to reenactment (Legio II Augusta) and trying to build up my kit so I'm not as reliant on what the Legio can fit me out with. The issue is a familiar one, there is a lot of squamata out there and what I don't want to do is buy something which isn't at the standard required. My setup is (and has been) 1st century AD so if anyone can suggest where I can source some I'd really appreciate it. thanks Neil

Hi! My first post here. Allow me to introduce myself. I am a 3D artist and run a miniatures shop called Chaotic Neutral Workshop. I specialize in historical miniatures. I'm having trouble posting pics, but you can see my stuff here: www.instagram.com/chaotic.neutral.workshop/ and here: www.myminifactory.com/users/ChaoticNeutralWorkshop I do try to do my best in researching the figure I am making. While I have an avid interest in history and have a broad general knowledge of what armor goes in what place and era, I don't claim to be an expert. Thus mistakes are made through either assumptions I have that I think are safe but aren't (I gave a 12th century Templar a warhammer only to find out they hadn't been made yet) and others through artistic license and rule-of-cool. But still, I make my best efforts to make these as accurate as I can. I'm currently making a miniature of Scipio Africanus and in the research phase right now. So far, I've decided to dress him in a subarmalis, lorica musculata with a zona militaris tied around it, tunica, calceus boots, paludamentum cloak (I thought about coloring it blue instead of red as a popular nod to Athens and his love of Greek things.), an Apullo-Corinthian helmet, and a gladius hispaniensis. It's the gladius and its scabbard that are giving me some trouble tonight. I had assumed that he would wear it on his right side, because I assumed all Roman military wore it on that side. In my reading though, I saw some mention that officers and

Hi! My first post here. Allow me to introduce myself. I am a 3D artist and run a miniatures shop called Chaotic Neutral Workshop. I specialize in historical miniatures. I'm having trouble posting pics, but you can see my stuff here: www.instagram.com/chaotic.neutral.workshop/ and here: www.myminifactory.com/users/ChaoticNeutralWorkshop I do try to do my best in researching the figure I am making. While I have an avid interest in history and have a broad general knowledge of what armor goes in what place and era, I don't claim to be an expert. Thus mistakes are made through either assumptions I have that I think are safe but aren't (I gave a 12th century Templar a warhammer only to find out they hadn't been made yet) and others through artistic license and rule-of-cool. But still, I make my best efforts to make these as accurate as I can. I'm currently making a miniature of Scipio Africanus and in the research phase right now. So far, I've decided to dress him in a subarmalis, lorica musculata with a zona militaris tied around it, tunica, calceus boots, paludamentum cloak (I thought about coloring it blue instead of red as a popular nod to Athens and his love of Greek things.), an Apullo-Corinthian helmet, and a gladius hispaniensis. It's the gladius and its scabbard that are giving me some trouble tonight. I had assumed that he would wear it on his right side, because I assumed all Roman military wore it on that side. In my reading though, I saw some mention that officers and

Hi! My first post here. Allow me to introduce myself. I am a 3D artist and run a miniatures shop called Chaotic Neutral Workshop. I specialize in historical miniatures. I'm having trouble posting pics, but you can see my stuff here: www.instagram.com/chaotic.neutral.workshop/ and here: www.myminifactory.com/users/ChaoticNeutralWorkshop I do try to do my best in researching the figure I am making. While I have an avid interest in history and have a broad general knowledge of what armor goes in what place and era, I don't claim to be an expert. Thus mistakes are made through either assumptions I have that I think are safe but aren't (I gave a 12th century Templar a warhammer only to find out they hadn't been made yet) and others through artistic license and rule-of-cool. But still, I make my best efforts to make these as accurate as I can. I'm currently making a miniature of Scipio Africanus and in the research phase right now. So far, I've decided to dress him in a subarmalis, lorica musculata with a zona militaris tied around it, tunica, calceus boots, paludamentum cloak (I thought about coloring it blue instead of red as a popular nod to Athens and his love of Greek things.), an Apullo-Corinthian helmet, and a gladius hispaniensis. It's the gladius and its scabbard that are giving me some trouble tonight. I had assumed that he would wear it on his right side, because I assumed all Roman military wore it on that side. In my reading though, I saw some mention that officers and

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