11-12-2008, 12:25 AM
The Pektorarion (breast sash) is a different beast from the "Bra" and is clearly and often portrayed as a cloth sash, knotted at the front. I am quite convinced this is an identification device and most likely to do with rank.
I am inclined to agree that the "Bra" is a furphy.
For fun I have included a (quite old) picture of my first Byzantine kit - unfortunately for once I am not wearing my Pektorarion!
I am inclined to agree that the "Bra" is a furphy.
For fun I have included a (quite old) picture of my first Byzantine kit - unfortunately for once I am not wearing my Pektorarion!
Patrick Urquhart
aka Ingvar Carnifex
aka Ingvar Carnifex