Want to make a subarmalis with petrugis any ideas?

[Palmerius2002]

30 July 2013


Interested in trying to construct my own subarmalis with petrugis any ideas?

Could the Romans have used this item in the Republican Era could they have used
a similar construction method to that of the Greeks in the way the
petrugis were made by laminating layers of fabric and or leather?

Has anyone read the book:

Reconstructing Ancient Linen Body Armor
by Gregory S. Aldrete

I think he has some good ideas on petrugi making.

[MartinWard]

Hello mate

Big can of worms here lol there are several threads on subarmarlis construction, have a browse, see what you turn up, of course it may well be that it may be cheaper to buy one ready made

[Palmerius2002]

Thanks for your post here.

Could be cheaper to buy one.

I dont have a reenactor group I can get together with at this time.
I have time to read and work on craft projects in my free time.
Thought I might have a go at it. Though there is the risk
of my kit (subarmalis I make myself) might not be acceptable
to the reenactor community once I finally finish it.

Thought I might try and learn if the Greeks influenced this item
of petrugis as its unusual to any other culture that I am aware of
with use of armor.

Geoffrey Ives

[Luca]

Look here:
http://www.romanhideout.com/legiov/fabri...es3_en.asp

ciao

[Palmerius2002]

6 August 2013

Ave Luca Bonacina;

Thank you very much for your link to the instructional guide
on how to make a subarmalis with petrugis!

That is absolutely fantastic! I shall use it with your permission.
for the subarmalis is this also copied from a statue of the period?

I like the calcei (boot style) foot wear that you have what is the historical reference for them?