15th 16th century arming cap Huisdecoratie The Romans adopted the weapon

The Romans adopted the weapon from the Greeks

The length of this decorative crossbow is 62 cm

A highly detailed relief of a lararium (house altar) excavated in Pompeii at the house of the Vetti

as seen on Trajan's Column

They also feature a leather upper edge

15th 16th century arming cap Huisdecoratie The Romans adopted the weaponThe arming cap is crafted after a 15th16th century original. Arming caps of this type were employed primarily beneath helmets fitted with a visor, such as the closed helmet, bascinet, or armet. The original is nowadays held as part of the Hofjagd und Rstkammer in Vienna. Constructed from canvas and linen, the arming cap features a woollen lining.