Varying curves in some scutums?

[Mark Hygate]

Where's the evidence for greaves? We become aware that centurions seem to have them, certainly on parade anyway - but certainly dear old Polybius doesn't mention them.

Oh yes, he does! Hist. 6.13.9: 'In addition, they [the hastati] have two pila, a brass helmet and greaves' (Loeb translation). He goes on to say that the principes and triarii are similarly equipped, except for the long thrusting spear of the triarii.

My sincere apologies - it's a summary line at the end of the VI.23 paragraph that I had just missed! :oops:

I just didn't recall that detail before - sorry to Bryan too.