05-25-2009, 09:46 AM
Looks like it's based on this figurine, which was published a few years ago. There is nothing on the figurine that says it's a crupellarius. but it matches the description quite closely. Why did the Roman army not adopt full body armour? Simple: it's the old compromise between protection and mobility.
Mike Bishop
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Mike Bishop
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