This cotton padded arm guard was used by the Romans as an attachment to the lorica segmentata to provide extra protection to the sword carrying arm . It was mostly used by gladiators.
One arm guard weighs 850g (2 lbs), thickness of padding is abt.2.5 cms (one inch).
Arm length : 65 cms (25.5")+ fist cover 20 cms(8"),
overall : 85cms (33.5")