Roman subarmalis, cream

Product description

Roman soldiers wore the subarmalis as a padded garment under the lorica hamata or lorica segmentata to help distribute weight across the body and absorb blows, significantly improving comfort. Made from sturdy canvas cotton, this subarmalis is based on Roman statues and other historical depictions.

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