04-25-2007, 01:52 PM
Theo's description above (in bold blue) suggests that the straps themselves were gilded bronze, and that only the plates in-between were iron (sometimes wrapped in silver sheet). I wonder if the archaeological record bears this out.
I was under the impression that each component was made of iron and then sheathed in foil before being assembled and riveted together. Anyone else wanna weigh in here?
I was under the impression that each component was made of iron and then sheathed in foil before being assembled and riveted together. Anyone else wanna weigh in here?
Franklin Slaton
Semper Ubi Sub Ubi
Your mother wears caligae!
Semper Ubi Sub Ubi
Your mother wears caligae!
