11-13-2012, 10:05 AM
I have a few Questions on Roman Greaves in Brass. 1st Century AD
I have seen the type and open and cling to the calve, some that hold on by chains, some that have leather straps. I would like to have a lear understanding of how they attached.
I have seen them padded and not padded. Which is advisable? And if you say padded... how would you adhere the padding to the backside of the greaves?
If rings or belts are fastened to the Brass Greaves... would you use Brass Dome Headed Rivets or Copper ones?
One final question... Does anyone have pictures or drawings of designs that may have been on the face of them?
Thanks in advance!
Patrick
I have seen the type and open and cling to the calve, some that hold on by chains, some that have leather straps. I would like to have a lear understanding of how they attached.
I have seen them padded and not padded. Which is advisable? And if you say padded... how would you adhere the padding to the backside of the greaves?
If rings or belts are fastened to the Brass Greaves... would you use Brass Dome Headed Rivets or Copper ones?
One final question... Does anyone have pictures or drawings of designs that may have been on the face of them?
Thanks in advance!
Patrick
