{"product_id":"alexon-cuirass","title":"Alexon Cuirass","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAlexon Cuirass Premium Medieval Armor for Cosplay \u0026amp; Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\\n\u003cdiv class=\"WaaZC\"\u003e\n\\n\u003cdiv class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\"\u003e\n\\n\u003cdiv class=\"rPeykc\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiKwqOF_eOMAxV8zgIHHZPYJ2kQo_EKegQIBBAB\"\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003cspan data-huuid=\"3859743921741105403\"\u003eThe Alexon cuirass a type of body armor has a historical connection to both ancient Greek and Roman warfare as well as a modern clothing retailer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"3859743921741104856\"\u003eThe term refers to various forms of body armor including leather , bronze and later metal cuirasses. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"3859743921741104309\"\u003eSpecifically Alexon was also a Greek mercenary serving in the Carthaginian army known for his loyalty and bravery.\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"9f38974f-04cb-41ae-b2d5-e1e2e868c456\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAncient Greek soldiers including those of Alexander the Great often wore linen cuirasses which were made of multiple layers of linen fabric and offered surprising protection against arrows.\n\\n\n\\nBronze Alexon cuirass like the ones found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art were also common in ancient Greek and Roman times, particularly among officers. These elaborate bronze or leather cuirasses shaped to resemble the human anatomy were often worn by officers and were depicted on Athenian pottery. Alexon was a Greek mercenary who served in the Carthaginian army during the First Punic War. He is known for saving the town of Agrigentum from a mutiny by other mercenaries and informing the Carthaginian commander of a plot by the Gallic mercenaries ultimately persuading them to remain loyal.\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"142245cb-4409-4bb6-a0b2-aa02d82935b6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eKEY FEATURES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\\n► Mild Steel.\n\\n► Available Gauges: 20G, 18G, 16G and 14G.\n\\n► Available in Dull finished or Mirror polish.\n\\n► Sizes are available as per Customer demands.\n\\n► Use for LARP\/ Historical events\/ Collectors.\n\\n► Lowest Price guarantee.\n\\n\n\\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSize chart is given below:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003cimg class=\"alignnone  wp-image-70624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.armorarena.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/MBP038-400x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"490\" height=\"243\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Polish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dull Polish, High Polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 (2 mm), 16 (1.6 mm), 18 (1.2 mm), 20 (0.9 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2XL\/3XL, L\/XL, S\/M, XS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Armor Arena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44593241260074,"sku":"MBP038","price":63.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7449\/1946\/files\/MBP038-1.jpg?v=1784381527","url":"https:\/\/www.armorarena.co.uk\/products\/alexon-cuirass","provider":"Armor Arena UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}