11-03-2008, 02:46 AM
May I poll the forum please, is the harness properly equipped with a buckle or tie or is it made to size and just slid on over the gear?
My working theory is that it is intended to be worn snug (that is, that it is intended to secure the armor by snugly holding it to the chest) and so would be tightened after it was put on, but how the tightening is done is not clear to me yet.
As with my mevalion questions, I am asking these specific questions now because I am in the process of designing now to reproduce the kit - I expect mistakes and failed efforts but naturally want to minimize that with research. Truths or opinions solicited. -Rick
My working theory is that it is intended to be worn snug (that is, that it is intended to secure the armor by snugly holding it to the chest) and so would be tightened after it was put on, but how the tightening is done is not clear to me yet.
As with my mevalion questions, I am asking these specific questions now because I am in the process of designing now to reproduce the kit - I expect mistakes and failed efforts but naturally want to minimize that with research. Truths or opinions solicited. -Rick
Quote:With regards to Orlirva's question about the 'Varangian bra', I have to agree with the other posters that it was a means to secure a perhaps ill-fitting cuirass. Such a harness was not only restricted to military use, as the same kind of strapping is found in civilian dress. Take a look at the diptych I posted some time ago in this thread. The baby's swaddling clothes are secured by such a harness.
Cheers
Rick Orli
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