Leash (or ponozhi ) - part of the armor , which protects the front of the leg from the knee to the ankle . According to biblical legend, the Leggings were part of the armor of Goliath during his battle with David [ significance of fact? ] . Leggings are widespread in the ancient world. They were used, in particular, by ancient Greek warriors (hoplites), as well as by Roman legionnaires of the times of the republic. Leggings were also common in the Middle Ages and were often included in the standard set of armor, along with braces .
In Russia, they were called buturlyk (batarlygami) and were mainly parade armament. Naladvenvennik - an armor that protected the hip from the waist to the knee.
Appearance
The Ancients
Leggings consisted of three curved metal plates. Behind connected on belts and buckles. Like bracers, lined with cloth from the inside. The surface of the plates could be smooth or decorated with a relief pattern. the rich leggings were trimmed with gilding, a notch, and a fringe border.
Modern
Modern sports leggings are made from one plastic and from other plate materials. Rear mounted on belts or elastic bands. Decorated with any pattern.
Greek Leggings
Thracian Leggings (found in Romania )
Thracian Leggings (found in Romania )
Greek Leggings
(V century BC)David vs. Goliath
Centurion (modern reconstruction)
Moscow buturlyk (XVII century)