Lorica Segmenta Roman Soldier Armour

Roman steel plates articulated armor, held jointly together by leather straps. It was first used at the end of the 1st Century BC, and continued to be in use with the Roman army until the middle of the 3rd Century AD. It is probably best known from the spiral reliefs on Trajan's Column in Rome. The term was itself coined only in the 16th century. The first recognizable fragments were excavated at Bad Deutch- Altenburg in Austria. Our version is made in 16 guage, ready to wear. The lo-ri-ca segmenta-ta was a type of segmented armour exclusively used in the Roman Empire, but the Latin name was first used in the 16th century (the ancient form is unknown, although it is possible that the Romans referred to the armour as "lorica laminata"). The armour itself consisted of broad ferrous (originally iron, but steel in modern recreations) strips ('girth hoops') fastened to internal leather straps. The strips were arranged horizontally on the body, overlapping downwards, and they surrounded the torso in two halves, being fastened at the front and back. The upper body and shoulders were protected by additional strips ('shoulder guards') and breast- and backplates. The form of the armour allowed it to be stored very compactly, since it was possible to separate it into four sections. The fitments that closed the various plate sections together (buckles, lobate hinges, hinged straps, tie-hooks, tie-rings, etc.) were, however, made of brass. It is handmade in steel and trimed in brass . Fits 42" to 46" chest. Weighs 22 lbs.   Made by Deepeeka. Condition:    New   andale andalesell

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