Roman subarmalis, white

Product description

The Roman subarmalis was worn as a padded garment under the lorica hamata or lorica segmentata to distribute weight across the body and absorb blows, significantly improving comfort.

Starting in the first half of the 16th century, the subarmalis and other classical armor pieces came back into fashion. During the Renaissance, classical antiquity drew special attention, sparking a new development in plate armor known as the all'antica style. This style defines the cinquedea, barbute, and armor featuring decorative curves. Murals and paintings from this period often show Italian knights wearing classical greaves, subarmalis, and breastplates.

This subarmalis fits a maximum chest circumference of 106 cm. Adjust the fit on both sides using laces. Made from cotton and filled with wool and foam, it measures 104 cm in length, weighs about 1.8 kg, and has a thickness of about 1.5 cm.