roman subarmalis

roman subarmalisThe Roman subarmalis was worn as a padded garment beneath the lorica hamata or lorica segmentata to distribute weight across the body and absorb blows, significantly improving comfort. From the first half of the 16th century, the subarmalis and other classical armour pieces came back into fashion. During the Renaissance, classical antiquity received special attention, leading to a new development in plate armour known as the all'antica style. This

The authentic appearance makes them well-suited to living history

The model depicted here was in use during the 14th and 15th centuries

It protects the forearm and hand during archery in LARP or reenactment battles

who wore similar helmets in a longer style

This type of cuirass is crafted in the Milanese style

the tube may be attached at an angle to your belt

The sword is an Oakeshott type XVIII

a type that was produced during the second half of the 9th century AD

which protects the hand

Comfortable to hold

The coat may be fastened with cotton laces

This example is based on a late 15th-century model from Venice