roman subarmalis 148864966The Roman subarmalis was worn as a padded garment under the lorica hamata or lorica segmentata to help distribute weight across the body and absorb blows, significantly improving comfort. This subarmalis is made from sturdy canvas cotton and is based on Roman statues and other historical depictions. From the first half of the 16th century, the subarmalis and other classical armor pieces came back into fashion. During the Renaissance, classical