From the few colored illustrations that survive, it seems that shields were often red. These heavy sandals are the classic Roman Army boot. The uppers and soles are cut from leather. Simkins - Gr. The patera is an all-purpose mess pan, for cooking, eating, and probably drinking.
Some examples do have handles added on in various ways, and some are hammered.
The handle could be attached by 2 riveted loops or by means of a wire with loops in it around the rim of the pot. Several iron flasks with bronze fittings have been found, at least one of which has a locking cap. The seem to hold between a pint and a quart, and may or may not have been a standard issue item. Spoons may be iron, bronze, wood, bone, or horn. A small knife is useful, and can have a folding blade.