scale armor lorica squamata 157280391

scale armor lorica squamata 157280391The lorica squamata, or scale armour, was likely adopted from the Scythians or Sarmatians and was in use as early as the 6th century BC. The lorica squamata was a Roman body armour worn by signifiers (standard bearers), aeneatores (trumpet players), centurions, cavalry, auxiliaries, and regular legionaries. Even emperors were sometimes depicted wearing it. During the Dacian Wars, Emperor Trajan was obliged to re equip some soldiers in lorica

This style of dress is based upon images found in early medieval manuscripts and on surviving clothing remnants from the Viking Age

full suits of armour began to appear in northern Italy

Size M: from front to back approx

A comparable original is the sword of Sancho IV of Castile

It is painted in a lifelike manner and appears to be crafted from steel

kettle hats such as this one with sloped brims began to appear

which is well-suited to sword fighting

The medieval helmet replica is crafted from 1

5 litres of your favourite beverage

it is supplied with a brass buckle

converting the helmet into an open bascinet that provides an optimal field of vision

which offered a wider field of view