11-29-2007, 07:56 PM
Heres a thought/ theory.
The collar would be worn in conjunction with the greaves. Reason being would be that the underlapping greaves are great at deflecting a blade or spear, but risk deflecting it up towards the head or neck.
The head is protected by the helmet, and the neck by the scale collar.
(Similarly, gladiators without a helmet but wearing a manica often wear a shoulder guard for the same reason- to stop a weapon strike being deflected towards the head and neck).
What do you think?
Cheers
Caballlo
The collar would be worn in conjunction with the greaves. Reason being would be that the underlapping greaves are great at deflecting a blade or spear, but risk deflecting it up towards the head or neck.
The head is protected by the helmet, and the neck by the scale collar.
(Similarly, gladiators without a helmet but wearing a manica often wear a shoulder guard for the same reason- to stop a weapon strike being deflected towards the head and neck).
What do you think?
Cheers
Caballlo