Musculata, Roman Greek Muscle Armour Cuirass Made of Steel, 4 cen. BC

A life-size replica of an originally Greek muscle armor. Muscle armor has been used in Greece since the 4th century BC., as the grave finds confirm. The Romans also used this armor until the 3rd century. The original with strong musculature can be seen in the British Museum in London. This muscular armor consists of a front and a back plate, both with well-worked musculature. More information...