 Legio XI is a Georgia-based Roman reenactment group, dedicated to recreating the environment, equipment, technology, and ethos of the Roman Army of the 1st Century A.D.
As such, all of us share an avid interest in the history and authenticity of our subject, and strive our best to present an accurate portrayal of Roman Legionaries and Auxiliaries in a variety of settings. Legio XI conducts regular monthly workshops where we exchange ideas, make our own equipment, learn more about our respective interests, and enjoy each others' company. We participate in reenactment events, locally and across the U.S., that recreate Roman camp and military life. We provide demonstrations for schools and other institutions interested in well-researched, accurate, and interesting living history. We are able to tailor our presentations for any audience. |
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Written by Chris Stewart
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Friday, 04 April 2008 19:18 |
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We had a very good workshop this month. Alex Kyrychenko, Alex Matras, Brad Addona, and myself all got together at the new fabrica (and there was much rejoicing by all, since we can now all work inside) and worked on a variety of projects. Alex K. and I worked on his Italic B – the helmet he will use for his signifer impression – attaching new (and better) chinstrap rings; the fittings for attaching the bear skin; as well as the tinned, brass mask that goes with it. This was helped a great deal by a superb reference work that Alex K. brought with him that illustrated a reconstruction of how an original mask was attached to a similar helmet. He did his attachment the same way, and it came out looking exactly as the one in the book. Alex M. and Brad completed Brad’s legionary scutum and did a really great job. Brad’s legionary kit is now complete with the exception of his body armor, and I know he’ll get that done in short order. Jennifer continues to progress on the shields she has at home. Since she finished Alex’ parma, she is now turning her attention to the auxiliary clipei for Jesse and John McKinnell. Once done with those, she’ll paint the two remaining legionary scuta for Paul Montello and Brian Lauthen. In terms of completing scuta, here’s where we are: we have four in for paint (Paul Montello and Brian Lauthen’s legionary scuta; Jesse Bailey and John McKinnell’s auxiliary infantry clipei). Andrew Magee’s legionary scutum just needs linen and leather to ready it to go to Jennifer. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 September 2008 17:08 )
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Written by Edge Gibbons
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Wednesday, 16 April 2008 06:33 |
The Military History Timeline at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, Kennesaw, GA, 10-12 October. This will be a great event, and I have already received enough confirmations of attendance that I know we will have a good showing. Along with out brothers from Legio VI FFC in South Carolina, I am sure that we can repeat our performance and win "Best Encampment" two years' running.
November 14-16: Castra Romana near Charlotte with our good friends from Legio VI! This is one of the highlights of our year and not to be missed. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 September 2008 09:19 )
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Member News for August 2008 |
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Written by Edge Gibbons
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Thursday, 12 October 2006 05:00 |
More good news on the membership front. I am very happy to welcome Jared Fleury to Legio XI. Jared is a very experienced Roman re-enactor with a wealth of knowledge and craftsmanship skills. Jared came by the fabrica on Saturday, 30 August, while Alex and I were finishing up the signvm and we got a chance to get to know each other. Jared currently has a great 2nd C. AD impression, and intends to pursue a 1st Century impression as well, so the remaining scutum blank will go to him. Many of us have been assisted by his great website:
http://www.florentius.com/index.htm
If you have not already, check out all of the great projects he details inside.
Ave, Florentius! |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 September 2008 09:16 )
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Legio XI returns from Fort Lafe |
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Written by Edge Gibbons
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Wednesday, 07 July 2004 04:54 |
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 Legion XI CPF just returned from Lafe Arkansas in support of Legio II at the AD 43 event. Well, what can I say except that in SPITE of the truly authentic, wet, “British” weather, Lafe 2008 was a blast! The four of us (I, Alex K, Brad, and Alex M) arrived on Thursday afternoon, and the weather was “iffy,” in that it was cool and overcast – definitely looked like rain. Friday was intermittently wet, and it got worse by Saturday. Sunday was a constant deluge. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 07 April 2008 22:00 )
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