roman steel manica

roman steel manicaThe manica is a piece of armour for the arm, employed by gladiators and legionaries alike. As little money was available to spend on such equipment, materials such as linen, leather, chain pieces, and residual steel plates were predominantly utilised. Within the Roman army, such pieces could even be forged in the field during emergencies. This manica is constructed from higher quality steel than the originals and comprises overlapping steel plates.

They served for self-defence and also to demonstrate that the wearer was capable of defending himself

At northern forts such as Vindolanda (near Hadrian's Wall in present-day England)

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The axe was traditionally a tool that everyone had at home

This means it will never rust and remains always ready for use

The belt is a replica of a 16th-century original

Since the first century AD the lorica segmentata was worn by the Roman legionaries

the boots may be fastened with leather laces

Presumably crafted originally in France

The original dates from approx

Knives of this kind were used during the early Middle Ages

The pauldrons may be attached to the shoulder blade and upper arm by means of sturdy leather straps