Ancient Greek, Roman and Persian armour

Ancient Armour - Here is a range of ancient armour items. Information is shown where available but how you build a suit of armour or match it with your existing gear is up to you. All items are designed to be worn and are battle ready. The design of all our armour allows for some reshaping and adjustment in order to fit most adult sizes (child armour excluded). Items in stock unless otherwise indicated.

Lorica Segmentata with brass edging

	Weight: 8kg (17.6 lbs) Height: 570mm (approx) Will fit a chest approx 1000mm to 1250mm (42 inches to 47 inches). Made in 1.4mm steel with brass accents and leather straps. The lorica segmentata itself consists of broad ferrous (iron or steel) strips ('girth hoops') fastened to internal leather straps. The strips are arranged horizontally on the body, overlapping downwards, and they surrounded the torso in two halves, being fastened at the front and back. The upper body and shoulders were protected by additional strips ('shoulder guards') and breast- and backplates. The top half of this beautiful piece is edged in brass. Price: -	QTY:

Roman Trooper outfit

	This is the perfect Roman Trooper outfit - use it for display or wear it & then display it! replica Roman armour - lorica segmentata replica Roman Trooper helm leather sandals - caligae Roman sword gladius Save over $120 on cost of items individually! That's a FREE sword! Price: -	QTY:

Hinged Muscle Thorax / Cuirass - Steel

	This muscle bound breast and back plate is hand forged. The shoulder pieces on this armour are hinged on top of the shoulder and connect to the front plate at the chest. This piece is a beautiful addition to any collection. Because of the hand forged method of construction of this item no two pieces are identical. Price: -	QTY:

Muscle Thorax / Cuirass - Steel

	This muscle bound breast and back plate is hand forged and while only 16 ga it is well and truly strong enough for the re-enactor and a beautiful addition to any collection. Because of the hand forged method of construction of this item no two pieces are identical. Backplate also included. Price: -	QTY:

Lorica (segmentata) REDUCED

	Weight: 8kg (17.6 lbs) Height: 570mm (approx) Will fit a chest approx 1000mm to 1250mm (42 inches to 47 inches). Made in 1.4mm steel with brass accents and leather straps. The lorica segmentata itself consists of broad ferrous (iron or steel) strips ('girth hoops') fastened to internal leather straps. The strips are arranged horizontally on the body, overlapping downwards, and they surrounded the torso in two halves, being fastened at the front and back. The upper body and shoulders were protected by additional strips ('shoulder guards') and breast- and backplates. REDUCED from $499 Price: -	QTY:

Greek Hoplite Costume

	The linothorax was a type of armour used by the Ancient Greeks from the Mycenaean Period through to the Classical Period. Its use is first recorded in Homer's Iliad but the extent of its popularity is unknown. The linothorax appears to have been the choice of armour for Greek hoplites around the late seventh century and early sixth century B.C. It is believed that it was in most use around the time of the Persian Wars. Size: shoulder to bottom of petruges - 92cm chest - 125cm waist - 125cm View back here. The Brass Corinthian helmet worn by our hoplite was popular during the Archaic and early Classical periods, This helm is padded and ready to be worn. It is made from brass so it won't rust! Height: 43cm including plume holder Price: -	QTY:

Brass Muscle Thorax

	Brass muscle breastplate and pteruges for wearing into battle or simply to display. Breast plate includes armoured skirt (pteruges) as depicted. Yes this is real brass and backplate also included. Price: -	QTY:

Muscle Thorax / Cuirass - Leather

	This muscle bound and padded breast and back plate is made from black leather. Adjustable straps make for a comfortable fit and is very light at only 2.55kg and is well and strong enough for the re-enactor. It is also a beautiful addition to any collection or as costume hire. Leather backplate also included. The muscle shapes are fully padded and not simply pressed into the leather. Size: waist to shoulder - 550mm chest - 1240mm waist - 1150mm weight: 2.55kg Price: -	QTY:

Muscle Cuirass - Copper

	This muscle bound breast and back plate is hand forged and while only 16 ga it is well and truly strong enough for the re-enactor and a beautiful addition to any collection. Because of the hand forged method of construction of this item no two pieces are identical. This thorax is steel with a copper finish. Price: -	QTY:

Small Muscleplate

	Size: 36.5cm - shoulder to waist, 48cm underarm to underarm, 47cm waist Weight: 1.6kg This extra small muscleplate is the front plate only Price: -	QTY:

Leg Greaves

	This pair of Roman style leg greaves offer complete leg protection for re-enactors. A greave (from 12th century French greve "shin", of uncertain origin) is a piece of armour that protects the leg. Often in matched pairs (a pair of greaves), greaves may be constructed of materials ranging from padded cloth to steel plate - as here. Some designs protect only the lower leg (a half-greave) or extend upwards to protect the thigh Better equipped Roman Republic soldiers, Triarii, wore greaves on both shins reminiscent of the Ancient Greeks. The Roman Centurions wore altered greaves from the standard Roman uniform. Later Imperial Legionnaires did not wear greaves, except for the centurions who retained them. Price: -	QTY:

Leather braces - steel banded

	These durable leather arm braces are extremely tough. They are made from 5mm leather that has been waxed and heat treated. They are reinforced (banded) with 3.5mm think steel strips. They haver been lined with sheepskin. length 315mm weight 2.2kg for the pair Price: -	QTY:

Leather spaulders - steel banded

	These durable leather spaulders are dependably tough. They are made from 5mm leather that has been waxed and heat treated. They are reinforced (banded) with 3.5mm think steel strips. They haver been lined with sheepskin. length 375mm weight 1.5 kg for the pair Price: -	QTY:

Linothorax - Leather

	The linothorax was a type of armour used by the Ancient Greeks from the Mycenaean Period through to the Classical Period. Its use is first recorded in Homer's Iliad but the extent of its popularity is unknown. The linothorax appears to have been the choice of armour for Greek hoplites around the late seventh century and early sixth century B.C. It is believed that it was in most use around the time of the Persian Wars. This replica linothorax is made from leather. Size: shoulder to bottom of petruges - 92cm chest - 125cm waist - 125cm Price: -	QTY:

Pilum REDUCED

	The pilum (plural pila) was a heavy javelin commonly used by the Roman army in ancient times. It was generally about two meters long overall, consisting of an iron shank about 7 mm in diameter and 60 cm long with pyramidal head. The iron shank may be socketed or more usually widens to a flat tang, this was secured to a wooden shaft. Measurements overall length 1850mm (73") diameter pole 30mm spike thickness 10mm spike length 600mm (23") shaft length 1060mm (42") REDUCED from $160 Price: -	QTY:

Leather Scale - large REDUCED

	This heavy duty lamellar style leather armour is made from 5mm hardened leather plates. Has over 280 individual plates. Each plate has been wax and heat treated to get the best resilience and performance. Chocolate brown in colour. Now reduced by $100 Price: -	QTY:

Cream Horse Hair Plume

	Although this plume is for the Corinthian helmet it could be easily adopted for other ancient plumes. The coloured horsehair is attached by resin (most likely a modern glue) into a wooden (mdf) box that can be sawn and reshaped. Available in: Cream colour. Price: -	QTY:

Roman Caligae (sandals)

	Roman Caligae (Latin; singular caliga) are heavy-soled military shoes or sandals which were worn by Roman legionary soldiers and auxiliaries throughout the history of the Roman Republic and Empire. They were worn by all ranks up to and including centurions. The sandals were constructed from leather and laced up the center of the foot and onto the top of the ankle. Additionally, iron hobnails were hammered into the sole, serving three purposes: to reinforce the caligae to provide the soldier with better traction to 'weaponise' the caligae (i.e. to allow the soldier to inflict damage by kicking with them) The sole on these Roman sandals is made of 4 layers of strong leather plus hobnails. Price: -	QTY: Sandal sizes