Salvetes Salutatores !!
Welcome to
the new look homepage of the award - winning Roman Military Research
Society and its display unit, the
Vexillatio Legionis XIIII GMV.
The RMRS is a research and re-enactment group
specialising in recreating the Roman Army and Roman life during
the latter part of the first century A.D. In particular, we represent
a detachment of the Fourteenth Legion, Gemina Martia Victrix,
one of the most famous units of the Roman army in Britain and
its associated auxiliaries.
Consisting of around 40 members, male and female,
young and old, the Society presents living history displays of
military and civilian life at venues throughout Britain. Members
visit schools on a regular basis and we also organise popular
adult education courses
Our members come from many parts of Britain although
our main base is to be found at the reconstructed
Roman
Fort at Lunt in Coventry where much of our training takes
place.
Although the main emphasis is on the Roman military,
members are encouraged to pursue their own interests within the
Society and our displays consequently cover many aspects of Roman
life from religion and medicine to food, engineering and naval
warfare.
All armour, clothing , weapons and artillery have
been made within the Society after extensive research and are
as authentic as we can make them. Drill commands, songs and invocations
are in Latin, as are the names of legionaries and civilians, helping
to give a real flavour of the past.
Coming from many walks of life we are nevertheless
united by our enthusiasm for theRoman world and the Roman army
and by our determination to inform, educate and enjoy !!
Why not share the experience - new members are
always welcome!
Shields up!
If you require information as to the history, organisation,
equipment and lifestyle of the Roman army please visit our military
page which should help you find what you need as it contains links
to sections on the Republican army, the army of the Principate
and the military of the later Empire. The civilian
section includes information on Roman food and cooking, Roman
women and lifestyle matters (regularly updated), whilst 'Fabrica'
has authentically produced weapons, helmets, shields, belts, writing
tablets, leatherwork and all kinds of essentials for the well-dressed
Roman soldier which are available to purchase.
The 'schools' page
is now up and running with details of members who are available
tovisit your school and who provide an unforgettable 'hands on'
experience of Roman military life for your pupils from Year 3
to Year 13. Should you require any further information about the
Roman army and Roman life, please do email us.-we'll do our best
to reply!
Enjoy your visit. AVETE COMMILITONES
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