Roman Subarmalis

[markusaurelius]

I too have often wondered whether shoulder pteruges might have been tied or laced together, as this would make sense of the way they are normally depicted. Lacing them together would allow them to retain the necessary flexibility but would stop them from flopping and leaving parts of the upper arm exposed.

I really was intrigued with the subarmalis that was made like a kilt, with each one connected to the others. S much inconic evidence shows the arms and waist sections hang like a "skirt". I always find it odd that the arms always never hang down like they would normally.