Squamata question

[Gashford]

manica, what a pain they often present.<br>
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In my meagre experience of making them (about four/five at present) I have found that upward manica made of metal do not have the flexibility of their downward counterparts but offer a stiffer more resolute piece of armour.<br>
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However, you can (not always) sacrifice some of the movement of them.<br>
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There are some manica shown on gladiatorial reliefs that have the manica clearly going upward ... perhaps they just did either depending upon armourer skill, local custom and personal preference?<br>
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All the best <p>Graham Ashford<br>
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