Römergruppe Pfünz

Legionnaires and craftsmen of Römergruppe Pfünz at their campsite. Members of this reenactment society demonstrated the work of various craftsmen during Roman times in Germany. The legionnaires of the unit participated in field exercises alongside several other legions at the annual Roman gathering in Aalen on 23rd and 24th September 2000. The unit also showed beautifully made replicas of Roman Scorpio and Onager catapults, different types of arrowheads, shields, body armour and other personal equipment carried by the Roman legionnaire. Members of the unit were always on hand to answer the many questions asked by a very interested audience.

Events

• Roman Gathering at Kohorten-Kastell Aalen, 23.-24.09.2000

Pictures

Roman shields and body armour

Working model of the Roman Onager catapult

Onager catapult for stone and incendiary projectiles

Scorpio, small boltthrower

Arrows used by Roman auxiliary archers

Incendiary arrowheads

Armour piercing arrowheads

Jugs, pots, cups and candle holders made by the figulus (potter)

Roman amphores and food storage containers

The turner preparing the tool

The turner at work on the lathe

Wooden bowls and balls

Wooden boards are sawn out of a tree

A day’s work for the tignarius (carpenter): beams hewn out of large trees

Römergruppe Pfünz participates in several Roman gatherings and reenactment events during the summer months.

Historical Reenactment