10-28-2014, 09:34 PM
Quote:Your reasoning make sense, but will be necesary a lot of work and cost for a simple "fashion status" . I think the reasonsof the sleeves are preactical ones, looking for a better protection on arms and shoulders.It is more than 'fashion'; it is a matter of status - very important in the Roman world. You are right about the sleeves. The point is that the protection is given by the underlying mail, which is concealed by the leather covering.
Quote:What you propose is exactly what Ashdown tried to do.Your point is?
Michael King Macdona
And do as adversaries do in law, -
Strive mightily, but eat and drink as friends.
(The Taming of the Shrew: Act 1, Scene 2)
And do as adversaries do in law, -
Strive mightily, but eat and drink as friends.
(The Taming of the Shrew: Act 1, Scene 2)
