praetorian guard greaves brass Messen In the pantheon of Norse

In the pantheon of Norse deities

The helmet was worn as a sallet

Equally well-suited to the medieval encampment as to the everyday kitchen

Edges with decorative rivets are a recurring element in both harnesses

Vambraces of this type were worn during the Viking Age

praetorian guard greaves brass Messen In the pantheon of NorseOriginally created around the 3rd century BC to serve as personal bodyguards for the generals of the Roman Republic, the Praetorians were deployed both in camp and in battle, acting as the final reserve to protect commanders during campaigns. During the Roman Empire, this carefully selected elite unit provided protection to the emperor himself. As the only armed soldiers permitted within the walls of Rome, they received higher pay and enjoyed shorter