5th c. greaves

[TFLAVIUSAMBIORIX]

hi, i need some info an 5th century greaves, i want to wear some of my 'grandfathers armour' for my 6th c. impression, as this is well attested to, even by procopius. if you have pics of reconstructions etc. or especially originals please let me know.

TBC

[Robert Vermaat]

Three pages of images here, both originals as well as reconstructions: http://111935.aceboard.fr/111935-543-15 ... emides.htm

[TFLAVIUSAMBIORIX]

gratias Tibi pro consilium

[Paulus Claudius Damianus]

Hello

Another link:

Late roman Ocrea IVe AD.

http://111935.aceboard.fr/111935-543-50 ... Alsace.htm

[ambrosius]

John,

I found a nice pair of late-Roman greaves at The Mercenary's
Taylor in the U.S. Go to:

http://www.merctailor.com/catalog/index.php

Then click on the 'Legs' section at top left. They're labelled
as the Roman Greaves about two thirds down the page.
Unlike the rounded ones in the photo, I was actually pleasantly
surprised that, when mine arrived, they looked almost exactly
like the first photo in the link sent to you by Valerius/Robert. 8)

Ambrosius/Mike

[Tarbicus]

They're excellent, thanks Mike!

[ambrosius]

They're excellent, thanks Mike!

No problemo, Jim. I didn't realise you were also
interested in the 'late' stuff. 8)

Cheers,
Ambrosius/Mike

[Tarbicus]

No problemo, Jim. I didn't realise you were also
interested in the 'late' stuff. 8) [/color]

Well, I'm still putting my Rhineland and Dacian Wars legionaries together, but after that I'm not sure. I am tempted to go Republican, though.

Regardless, those greaves are excellent, especially at that price.

[ambrosius]

I am tempted to go Republican, though.

Sure. I have the same tendency, myself (politically
speaking, that is - if in a more Democratic sort of way...) 8)

Regardless, those greaves are excellent, especially at that price.

Yep, I can vouch for the quality of the metal, and the shin-padding they
include with it. It's nice to have six attachment rings, as well. And they
were very nice about the shipping cost to the UK, too, letting me have
it free of charge on the packing, as they said they knew the shipping
was ~$30 and they hated to see their international customers get
ripped-off! There. Now wasn't that a nice thing to say? And they
go straight to the top of my list of 'Suppliers To Recommend Doing Business With'. 8)

(It almost restores your faith in the Human Race.) :wink:

Cheers,
Ambrosius/Mike

[Dan Diffendale]

I am tempted to go Republican, though.

Aye, bring it on! I've got a yoke with yer name on it!

-Sammy the Samnite