The Movie Trailer Shows That the Centurion Costume is the Choice This Year
The film Centurion is going to be in theaters in the fall this year, giving the Centurion Costumes the chance of more visibility than usual. The people of Roman times are both intriguing and well known, and the easily recognizable features of those characters makes it a good choice when dressing up.
Even though there is more creativity to be had when dressing up as a Gladiator, and a sheet and laurel wreath portray the instantly recognizable visage of a Roman Senator, the true heroes of the age were the Centurions of Rome’s powerful army. Rome’s Legions enforced the legendary Pax Romana running from Persia to Britain, and although the government of the Roman Empire kept everything going smoothly, it was still the Legions that gave it its primacy.
There are four main elements to making the costume look good. The first is the clothes, which includes the chest piece and knee length tunic. The instantly identifiable helmet with its feathers is important. Since one has to look the part all over, the distinctive Roman sandals are needed. Then of course the sword and the shield. To give authenticity they should be the Gladius, or Roman short sword, and a Scutum, or small round shield.
The costume can be made distinctive with further additions like a cape, more weapons, greaves to protect the shins, and armbands. A javelin could also be carried around, but that would probably be a bit much.
It makes an excellent choice as half of a couple’s costume as well. With the man dressing as the Centurion, his partner has a choice of dressing up as one of the beautiful Roman ladies or as one of the uncontrollable barbarians contesting the Romans. The movie trailer that is available displays these choices in an exciting way.
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