04-01-2016, 08:09 AM
In the History of the Franks the Lombards are disparaged for wearing white 'bandages' on their legs. This implies that other cultures in the region did not wear them, so these leg wrappings could be seen as an item of clothing unique to the Lombards.
This image from the Golden Psalter seems to be depicting a Lombard with these leggings.
This image from the Golden Psalter seems to be depicting a Lombard with these leggings.
Author: Bronze Age Military Equipment, Pen & Sword Books