Gladiators

Samnite

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Samnite Notes

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Armor

Samnite Galea: helmet

Spongia: small chest plate

Manica: arm guard made of metal plate or leather.

Fasciae: padded or leather arm or leg guards

Ocrea: leg armor of leather or metal (on left leg)

Scutum: large wooden shield, oval or rectangular in shape

Weapons

Gladius: short sword

Hasta: lance

Pugio: dagger