Roman subarmalis, cream

Product description

The Roman subarmalis was worn as a padded garment beneath the lorica hamata or lorica segmentata to help distribute weight across the body and absorb blows, significantly improving comfort. The subarmalis is crafted from sturdy canvas cotton and has been based on Roman statues and other historical depictions.

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.