Centurion greaves, ocrae

Product description

Similar greaves were already worn from the 4th century BC. They continued to be worn until the 2nd century AD by Roman generals and emperors as ceremonial equipment. From the 4th to 1st century BC, greaves were worn by Roman warriors such as the Principes, Hastati and Triarii. Often they wore only 1 leg protection (on the leg that stood forward in formation) to save costs.

From the first half of the 16th century onwards, the subarmalis and other classic armor pieces came back into fashion. During the Renaissance, classical antiquity received special attention, which led to a new development in plate armor: the all'antica style. This style is characteristic of the cinqueda, barbute and armor with decorative curves. On murals and paintings from this period, Italian knights can be seen with classical greaves, subarmalis and chest armor.