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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.
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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.
v. t. e. The lorica segmentata ( Latin pronunciation: [ɫoːˈriːka] ), also called lorica lamminata, or banded armour is a type of personal armour that was used by soldiers of the Roman army, consisting of metal strips fashioned into circular bands, fastened to internal leather straps.
The Steincheshof manica. One of the best preserved manicae that we know of is the one found in Germany in 2010/2011. This manica was created either during the late (last third) of the 1st century AD or during the early (first third) of the 2nd century AD. The manica was discovered in a soldiers barrack at the Steincheshof kastell.
A manica ( Latin: manica [ˈmanɪka], "sleeve") 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.
