10-06-2009, 12:32 PM
I agree that Xenophon is being innovative rather than attempting to reintroduce an older type of armour. I also agree that he is likely describing some sort of segmented manica. The question is whether the Greeks ever adopted it. IMO this needs to be demonstrated before a Greek calvary re-enactment could make use of it.
Author: Bronze Age Military Equipment, Pen & Sword Books