Battling Blades Roman Muscle Legionary Breastplate

Roman Breastplate- Muscle CuirassThe Roman Breastplatealso known as the muscle cuirass or heroic cuirassis a type of armor designed for the torso and intended to imitate a romanticized male figure. It first appeared in Greecebecoming widespread throughout the 5th and 4th centuries B.C.E. Though originally made from hammered bronzeboiled leather became commonly used. It typically depicted in Greek and Roman symbols and was worn by generals and emperors. Archaeological finds indicate that simpler cuirass armor was worn under combat situationsbut artistically decorated versions were found as well. This leather cuirass is for legionary infantry soldiers.One Size Fits Most