01-07-2007, 10:36 PM
I am in the middle of a discussion on another forum regarding 11th century Byzantine armour, and a question has arisen about whether it is likely metal staples could have been used to fix the plates together.
As far as I'm aware, these were a feature of Roman/Late Roman armours, specifically locking scale, rather than the so-called "Byzantine" period.
Does anyone know how late we can date the use of staples in armour? Any specific primary source or archaeological evidence would be greatly helpful.
As far as I'm aware, these were a feature of Roman/Late Roman armours, specifically locking scale, rather than the so-called "Byzantine" period.
Does anyone know how late we can date the use of staples in armour? Any specific primary source or archaeological evidence would be greatly helpful.