Osprey Men-at-Arms 374 : Roman Military Clothing (1) 100 BC - 200 AD

This first book in a two-part study offering new review of the little-known evidence for the clothing of the Roman Army, from the late Republic to the end of the early Empire. The author and artist draws upon written, pictorial, sculptural and archaeological sources to reconstruct the appearance of the Roman soldier on all those occasions when he was not concealed by armour - that is, on most days throughout his career. Text and illustrations by Graham Sumner.

Contents

• Tunic Designs
• Military Cloak Designs
• Dyes and Dyeing
• Catalogue of Evidence for Colours of Tunics and Cloaks 1-200 AD
  25 Items of Literary, Sculptural, Fresco, Encaustic, Mosaic, Papyrus and Surviving Textile Evidence Discussed
• The Scarf
• Trousers (Bracae), Legwear, Leg-Bindings, Socks, Waistband
• Military Boots
• Miscellaneous Items