05-19-2009, 01:28 PM
It depends on what period you wish to use them for. From what I have noticed, the greaves in the classical age seem to be strapless, they use the flexibility of bronze and the ergonomic muscular design to hold on their own - no straps necessary.
However, if I remember correctly, I have seen straps on greaves found on paintings depicting the heroic age. I am not sure about the hellenistic age, but considering the changes in the phalanx such as introduction of sarissa, many sacrificed their legs protection to satisfy the need for greater mobility.
While on this topic, I am curious about one relevant thinng. I have noticed that some artist depict some sort of buffer around the ankle under the greaves. My thinking on this leads me to believe it was some sort of softening device that was meant to prevent the greave from hurting the feet and making the wearing as comfortable as possible. Is this correct? From what material was is made?
However, if I remember correctly, I have seen straps on greaves found on paintings depicting the heroic age. I am not sure about the hellenistic age, but considering the changes in the phalanx such as introduction of sarissa, many sacrificed their legs protection to satisfy the need for greater mobility.
While on this topic, I am curious about one relevant thinng. I have noticed that some artist depict some sort of buffer around the ankle under the greaves. My thinking on this leads me to believe it was some sort of softening device that was meant to prevent the greave from hurting the feet and making the wearing as comfortable as possible. Is this correct? From what material was is made?
Juraj "Lýsandros" Skupy
Dierarchos
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In the old times, people were much closer to each other. The firing range of their weapons simply wasnt long enough
Dierarchos
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In the old times, people were much closer to each other. The firing range of their weapons simply wasnt long enough
