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Pteruges (also
spelled pteryges; from
Ancient Gr**** πτέρυγες (ptéruges) 'feathers') are strip-like
defences for the
upper parts of
limbs attached to armor...
- ch****piece and bowl reinforced; short-sleeved
scale shirt with
double rows of
pteryges and a
manica on his
right arm,
encased in
scale armour;
curved rectangular...
- Granger-Taylor, H. (2012). "Fragments of
Linen from Masada,
Israel – the
Remains of
Pteryges? – and
Related Finds in Weft-and Warp-Twining
Including Several Slings"...
- form of some object;
those of
Simmias are entitled, from
their forms, the
Pteryges (Wings), the Oon (Egg), and the
Pelekys (Hatchet). Suda σ 431 This article incorporates...
- of
Watford Crest A demi-Roman
centurion the
corslet Argent phalerae and
pteryges Or the
cloak Gules fastened at the
dexter shoulder with a
brooch Or the...
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kremasmata and
could be made of maille,
defensive cloth, scale, or lamellar.
Pteryges (ptera) are also evidenced,
alongside pauldrons (mela), arm
armour (manikia...
- south-west
front of the
former archway. The
largest preserved parts are
several pteryges (textile or
leather strips) of a
breastplate and a
sword pommel decorated...
