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These are for the shins (form the knee down to the ankle) not the entire leg.
These are for the shins (form the knee down to the ankle) not the entire leg.
I'm aware. Presumably the focal point, about 1/3 the way down from the top is where the knee goes?
Those would be better fit on my wrists, but still uncomfortably tight. I assume the rich back then were more wealthy than robust
I'm aware. Presumably the focal point, about 1/3 the way down from the top is where the knee goes?
Those would be better fit on my wrists, but still uncomfortably tight. I assume the rich back then were more wealthy than robust
No, these cover the leg from the knee down. The top edge would be lower than the pateller joint. The shield would protect the thigh.
No, these cover the leg from the knee down. The top edge would be lower than the pateller joint. The shield would protect the thigh.
Presumably these were worn by a gladiator. Maybe they had midget fights for a special Saturday event to mix it up a bit.
Presumably these were worn by a gladiator. Maybe they had midget fights for a special Saturday event to mix it up a bit.
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