Product description
Originally created around the 3rd c. BC to act as a force of personal bodyguards to the generals of the Roman Republic, the Praetorians were employed in camp or in battle and would serve as a final reserve force against attacks made upon commanders during campaigns. During the Roman Empire, this hand-picked elite unit provided protection to the Emperor. Being the only armed soldiers admitted within the walls of Rome, they were also granted a higher pay and a shorter length of service than standard legionaries. The Praetorian Guard was eventually disbanded in the 4th c. AD by Emperor Constantine the Great.
The articulated, fully wearable Roman leg guards we offer here are crafted from approx. 1 mm thick brass and blackened on the inside. The shin and knee plates are hinged together for adequate freedom of movement. They are bordered with three brass eyelets on each side and delivered with square, 3 mm thick leather cords for proper lacing and size adjustment for a perfect fit. These beautiful Roman greaves are elaborately embossed: While one features a guardsman and serpents, the other is adorned with the effigy of Hercules, also framed by serpents. Both knee protections show the Roman eagle.
Details:
Material: approx. 1 mm thick brass, leather cords
Overall length: approx. 59 cm (40 cm without knee plates)
Width of opening at calf: approx. 13 cm
Width of opening at ankle: approx. 9 cm
Measurement knee plates: approx. 17 x 16.5 cm
Weight (pair): approx. 2.44 kg
Based on a historical original
Shipment weight (g): 3000 *
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
Read here about how we are committed to sustainability.
