brestplate

[ambrosius]

Have to say I agree with Daniel. I was under<br>
the same impression. Plumata does refer to the<br>
medial ridges on the scales, and helps distinguish<br>
them from the regular 'plain' scales.<br>
<br>
Good point about the ridge adding rigidity to the<br>
scale, to improve its protective quality; as well<br>
as the visual effect of the 'feathered' scales.<br>
<br>
For me, Plumata is the most attractive lorica,<br>
and a neat compromise between the sheer<br>
protectiveness of Segmentata and the flexibility<br>
of Hamata (especially for cavalry).<br>
<br>
Ambrosius <p></p><i></i>