Imperial Rome

[Wes1969]

Hi all,

My new project is a Principate army circa 200 AD.

I've trawled the web and general consensus is either red or off white for legionary colour schemes. Before I embark on this new army I thought I'd check with those of you with a hell of a lot more knowledge than I on the subject of Legionary colours.

Am I restricted to red or white or were there instances of say green or blue etc?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

[ShrubMiK]

My belief is that legionaries for a considerable period both before and after that date wore red tunics, auxiliaries (which included most mounted) white. Guards/elite units of all types might have been an exception to this. Cloaks were a variety of colours.

That's how I painted mine anyway, starting almost 30 years ago...don't know if the thinking on Roman colouration has changed since then...

[nikgaukroger]

If you get the Osprey on Roman Military Clothing that covers the period you are after it presents a fairly comprehensive account - then make your decision.