11-25-2017, 09:37 PM
Quote:Also, note on the pic where the dude's "manhood" is located or as the esteemed Dan calls them "goolies." Far too many well made linos and spola are too long.
Yep. The rigid part of the armour stops at the navel just like a metal cuirass. The pteryges cover the abdomen and stomach, not the thighs. They were meant to facilitate bending at the waist.
Author: Bronze Age Military Equipment, Pen & Sword Books