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A manica ( Latin: manica [ˈmanɪka], "sleeve" [1]) or cheires by the Greeks was a type of iron or bronze arm guard, with curved and overlapping metal segments or plates, fastened to leather straps, worn by Roman gladiators called crupellarii, and later optionally by soldiers. History and usage.
A manica was a type of iron or bronze arm guard, with curved and overlapping metal segments or plates, fastened to leather straps, worn by Roman gladiators called crupellarii, and later by soldiers. Contents. 1 Origins and early use. 2 Distribution and later use. 3 Construction and use. 4 References. 4.1 Primary sources. 5 External links.
The manica has a long history, with Xenophon describing cavalry of 4th/5th century BC equipped with an articulated armguard, a ‘Cheira’ on the left arm in place of a shield. In Pergamon, pieces of an iron armguard were found, and armguards are also depicted in the sculpture at the Temple of Athena at Pergamon.
Jan 22, 2024 · January 22, 2024 Ancient, Museums. A brass Roman arm guard that was found in more than a hundred pieces has been reconstructed by conservators at National Museums Scotland in Edinburgh. It is one of only three Roman lorica segmentata (banded armor) arm guards known to exist today and it is by far the most complete of the three.
The manica was a type of plated arm protection worn by certain Roman gladiators and, later, also by Roman soldiers. In Latin, manica simply means sleeve. The plates of a standard manica were probably not long enough to cover the whole circumference of the arm.
MANICA--Segmented Armguard 3/16/08 The segmented metal armguard that is commonly seen on depictions of gladiators was also used by some legionaries, at least occasionally. It is clearly shown on the Adamklissi Monument, which shows scenes of Trajan's campaigns against the Dacians, and it also appears on a couple other reliefs of legionary ...
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