Hi Elista,

Invasion Kent in May will probably be the largest Napoleonic event in UK next year. Contact the Napoleonic Association for details.

Alothough not in UK, also consider visiting Viking Fight Week at Moesgaard, Denmark in the last week of July.

I sometimes wonder how I ever made it to adulthood given the ever growing list of deadly threats I apparently faced!

Correct, according to Danish law, it is a blunt weapon and you should have evidence that he has a blunt weapon collectors license before posting it. He can apply for this online and it takes a couple of months to process. It would be easier for someone coming to an event here, such as Moesgård, to b...

My pleasure - let us know how it turns out

Dumnonika are based in Devon - go figure - and should be able to point you in the direction of nearby Romans

http://www.dumnonika.com

In my experience, an arming garment works best if properly fitted by the tailor. So I'd advise finding someone local or who will be at an event you are attending.

I've always found Towergates to be a decent company and I'm glad to see them survive the recent unpleasantness.

In regards to the original question, I suggest 5/60th are worth a looksee