scale armor lorica squamata 157280391 Viking en ridder speelgoed The barbuta is based on

The barbuta is based on historical originals worn by Italian mercenaries during the Renaissance and the light infantry

Elastic bands are fitted around the wrists and neck

a handle has been fitted so that it may be held comfortably

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This sturdy gambeson is well-suited to wear beneath armour and chainmail

scale armor lorica squamata 157280391 Viking en ridder speelgoed The barbuta is based onThe lorica squamata, or scale armour, was likely adopted from the Scythians or Sarmatians and was in use as early as the 6th century BC. The lorica squamata was a Roman body armour worn by signifiers (standard bearers), aeneatores (trumpet players), centurions, cavalry, auxiliaries, and regular legionaries. Even emperors were sometimes depicted wearing it. During the Dacian Wars, Emperor Trajan was obliged to re equip some soldiers in lorica