09-28-2005, 10:07 AM
The account was probably referring to "felt" which is made of compressed hair/fur fibers held together by a binding agent. When quite thick, it makes an excellent greave, and far more comfortable than metal ones.
Depictions of Mycenenean, and other ancient warrior show what appear to be "felt" greaves as well.
Depictions of Mycenenean, and other ancient warrior show what appear to be "felt" greaves as well.