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  1. A manica (Latin: manica, "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.

  2. A legionary infantryman from the Adamklissi Monument, showing a "manica lamminata" with body defences of 'pteruges' and a corset of scale. Left. The crude representation of a "manica laminata" from the border of the grave stele of the legionay infantryman Sextus Varus Severus.

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  4. Manica was a Roman bracer made of iron or bronze, used to protect the arm. Manica consisted of curved and overlapping segments of metal plates. This form of armour was originally worn by gladiators – most often the so-called crupellarii – and with time also legionaries.

  5. Reenactment of a second century Roman legionary wearing a manica over his right arm. The Latin word "manica" means a sleeve. [1] 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.

  6. After wearing manica #1 for a while it soon discovered that it had a tendency to slip down. To secure the manica to the upper arm the inside was lined with leather through which was run a thong. The thong can then be tied to the rings of lorica hamata (ringmail). In addition, two bronze hooks were added to keep the manica in place. The hooks pic-

  7. Aug 16, 2023 · However, from 9 BC a major change began to take place which was to see the emergence into popular legionary use of the armour most associated in the public mind with the Roman legionary. This was the famous lorica segmentata banded iron cuirass, constructed of articulated iron plates and hoops.

  8. 1 History and usage. 2 Forging. 3 See also. 4 References. 4.1 Inline citations. 4.2 General references. 5 External links. Reenactment of a second century Roman legionary wearing a manica over his right arm. Part of a series on the. Military of ancient Rome. 753 BC – AD 476. Structural history. Army. Unit types and ranks. Decorations and punishments

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