03-11-2009, 12:32 PM
I don't know if I'm becoming confused with just what was the Newstead Lorica, for many years ago when I held some of the original pieces in my hands it did not have any hinges at all. Then also as shown by the web link of the VI Victrics the girdle plates on the Newstead did not have the style of fasteners as shown they were simple strips of metal just pushed thro' holes.
The Peter Connelly exploded drawings do show the original armour as found at Trimontium, therefore Martin should this type not be called a Stillfield or what other type it is.
I would agree the plates that take the Corbridge type hooks and shoulder and breastplate attachments are similar to the original Newstead.
The Peter Connelly exploded drawings do show the original armour as found at Trimontium, therefore Martin should this type not be called a Stillfield or what other type it is.
I would agree the plates that take the Corbridge type hooks and shoulder and breastplate attachments are similar to the original Newstead.
Brian Stobbs
