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Recreating the Subarmalis - LVCIAN FIDELIS - 07-13-2012
Researching the subarmalis and reading a lot of what has been posted here, I have discovered that there seems to be no consensus on how it was constructed.
Using what I know of Roman clothing, pragmatism,and some practical experience in both armoring and garb making here is what I have come up with.
[attachment=4626]subarmalis.pdf[/attachment]
What this depicts is a modification of 3 separate ratty old wool tunics. The kind of tunics that have seen enough sweat and friction to become felted and torn.
Once cut, layered, and reassembled; I feel that this would be a fairly comfortable protective layer against armor bites, and padding against percussive impact.
I can't claim its an original idea, I just haven't seen anyone else' constructed in this way.
Is anyone using a similar method of construction? Any thoughts as to authenticity, or design improvement before I give it a shot?
Phil