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Ancient Greek armor?

Anyone who knows any sites where you could get replicas of ancient Greek military equipment?

phillips is clueless. greeks did not go into battle naked. they wore armour that was double thick leather covered with linen. the thorax wrapped around the torso, and conectedon the side. two tabs ran over the shoulders from the back, and attached at the front, like overalls

The Linothorax: Recreated at UWGB

Greek Gladiator Maximus Helmet Spiked: Spartan Helm $59.10 This fearsome steel gladiator helmet was used in the arena to protect the warrior and inflict punishment on a rival. The sharp metal spikes and lightning bolt plume are an intimidating presence on top of this unusual helmet.This helmet is hand-crafted from solid steel.The helmet is full sized and wearable for costume or will look great on display in any home or office.Helmet stand is not included….

Roman Breastplate Leather and Metal, Chestplate Medieval Replica $97.86 When going into battle, it was essential for a warrior to have the proper body armor for protection. This muscular breastplate or “cuirass” is hand-crafted from metal and coated with a leather finish. It is a must-have for any Medieval collector.This stunning chestplate measures approximately 20″ tall and 17″ wide. The front piece connects to the back with 2 adjustable straps and buckles on eac…

Dark Finish Cheststplate: Steel Muscle Breastplate Armor $84.60 Steel body armor, or CUIRASS was an essential item in any warrior’s wardrobe. It protected against arrows and blades and blows to the body.This steel Greek breastplate stands approximately 20″ tall and 19″ wide and has a rich copper-colored finish. The front piece connects to the back piece with 2 adjustable straps and buckles on each side and 1 on each shoulder.This set of steel armor will appe…

Greek Muscle Armor – Brass Here is Greek muscle breast and back plate armor. This particular armor was also worn by 5th century B.C. Roman armies. Designed to intimidate and accent the strength of the soldier, this armor also provided supreme protection around the upper body.Our replica is superb, made out of 18 gauge brass. This armor is fully wearable for reenactments or can be put on display.Product Details:Fits up to a …

21999 17 Inch Round Gold Roman Plastic Shield $8.88 17 Inch round light weight molded plastic shield. Another item at a great price. This will work well for outfitting all the warriors in the play…

20799 Roman Helmet Gold With Red Feathers $9.88 Molded light weight plastic helmet with red feather crown attached by Velcro. This item is only made in one size, but it is flexible enough to fit a variety of sizes from adult to child. Inexpensive answer to doing large groups for plays or events….

17749 Roman Helmet Economy $7.88 Light weight plastic helmet with red nylon trim. One size fits most adults and children….

Roman Military Equipment: From The Punic Wars To The Fall Of Rome $34.20 Rome’s rise to empire is often said to have owed much to the efficiency and military skill of her armies and their technological superiority over barbarian enemies. But just how ‘advanced’ was Roman military equipment? What were its origins and how did it evolve? The authors of this book have gathered a wealth of evidence from all over the Roman Empire – excavated examples as well as pictorial and…

Arms and Armor of the Greeks $19.95 In 490 B.C. a force of some 10,000 Athenians and their allies met a much larger Persian army on the rocky beach at Marathon. The Greeks arrayed themselves in a thin line, advancing on the Persians slowly, then breaking into a run, splitting the center and enfolding the Persian army in their wings. The tactic surprised the Persians, and even some Greeks. But, argues Cambridge University archae…

The Greek and Persian Wars 500-323 BC (Men-at-Arms) $10.50 In the early 5th century BC, after the fall of the Lydian Empire, the Persian Wars began. It was an ideological conflict which pitted a proud, democratic, freedom-loving people against a tyrannical and mighty empire. The stories of the many battles fought between the Greeks and the Persians are here splendidly brought to life by Jack Cassin-Scott, who details the tactics, organisation and uniforms…