Roman subarmalis, white

Product description

The 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 style is characteristic of the cinquedea, barbute, and armour featuring decorative curves. Murals and paintings from this period often show Italian knights wearing classical greaves, subarmalis, and breastplates.

The subarmalis is well-suited to wearers with a maximum chest circumference of 106 cm and can be adjusted on both sides with laces. It measures 104 cm in length, is crafted from cotton, and filled with wool and foam. It weighs approximately 1.8 kg and has a thickness of about 1.5 cm.