Pana Vara -

: The word clibanarii is believed to derive from the Old Persian grivpanvar or griva-pana-vara , which translates literally to " neck-guard wearer ".

: This specific armor was a critical component of the Sassanid "Asvaran" units. It provided comprehensive protection, allowing cavalry to withstand Roman infantry tactics and projectile fire. Pana Vara

In military history, "pana vara" is linked to the formidable —the elite heavy cavalry of the Persian Empire. : The word clibanarii is believed to derive