Vambraces - possibly a reason for their use

[Marcus Germanicus Ferox]

Hi Tarbicus

I started the other "vambrace" thread as I too have used them for the same reason as yourself, especially for the left wrist. I realise that the use of such devices are frowned upon in this forum, but on a practical level they do work. I too have made both short and long vambraces (no decoration) from plain, thick cowhide offcuts I aquired from a local tannery. I have found them extremely useful when being involved in re enactment over a long period of time ie whole weekends.

And Hi again Stepanos

I can't see any reason why they wouldn't have been used here and there in Greece. Give it a go - surely a bit of experimental archaeology is what we're all about!

Kind regards to all

Ferox