roman brass manica

roman brass manicaThe manica is a piece of armour for the arm, used by gladiators and legionaries. People had little money to spend on such equipment, so materials such as linen, leather, chain pieces and residual steel plates were commonly employed. In the Roman army, this could even be forged by soldiers themselves in cases of emergency. Crafted from brass, this manica consists of overlapping steel plates. The manica protects the arm from the shoulder to the hand. It

it was used intensively during hand-to-hand combat

Constructed from a fibreglass core with a layer of durable foam

and equally at home on outdoor and hiking trails

or combined with an apron

The quiver is crafted from suede leather and features beautiful decorative patterns in strong vegetable tanned leather at the bottom and top

900 up to 1500

Constructed from a 10 mm diameter glass core fibre and EVA foam

and has been designed by LARP-ers with years of LARP experience to ensure excellent balance

and the entire hilt is richly decorated in the Vendel style

It is exceptionally practical in use

around the late 15th–17th century

Haubergeons weighed less and offered greater freedom of movement