Celadus - Thraex - Pompeii, Italy, circa 79 A.D.

The Thraex (pl. thraeces), or Thracian, was a type of Roman gladiator, armed in the Thracian style with small rectangular shield called a parmula (about 60 x 65 cm) and a very short sword with a slightly curved blade called a sica (like a small version of the Dacian falx), intended to maim an opponent's unarmoured back. His other armour included armoured greaves (necessitated by the smallness of the shield), a protector for his sword arm and shoulder, a protective belt above a loin cloth, and a helmet with a side plume, visor and high crest.

He and the hoplomachus, with his Greek equipment, were usually pitted against the murmillo, armed like a legionary, mimicking the opposition between Roman soldiers and their various enemies.

Highlights:

1. Newly developed muscular body, "Realistik Body" KP01A
2. "Lifelike" head sculpture with "state of art" paint.
3. Thraex Gladiator Helmet based on Pompeii (Italy) original model (Die-cast Metal)
4. Armoured leg protections "Ocrae" based on Pompeii original model. (Die-cast Metal)
5. Thraex curved Sword "Sica" (Die-cast Metal blade)
6. Fabric Cushion gaiter and shoulder armor pad
7. Leatherlike Arm guard "manica" and belt
8. Thraex Shield "Parmula" (plastic)