Manica gladiatoria - quilted gladiator arm

$127.07
2-3 weeks
Code: GLA08

The Latin term for"gladiatorial arm protection" can be expanded to the following description:

Manica gladiatoria ad protectionem brachii.This expression means "gladiatorial manica to protect the arm".

Manica refers to a specific protective device used by gladiators to protect their forearm and sometimes part of the shoulder. This protective sleeve was usually made of leather, was padded or metal slats and played a key role in gladiatorial matches when gladiators needed to protect their unarmed arm from injury.