10-03-2009, 09:03 PM
On page 144 of the book "Arms and Armour of the Imperial Roman Soldier", by D'Amato and Sumner, there is a picture of what is labeled "leather banded armour" found in Egypt. This is definitely not an example of leather segmentata. Moreover, its military context is unclear. It might as well be something that a chariot driver would of worn.
He also shows, on page 137, examples of leather shirts, found at Vindonissa, that he claims to be armour. Again, I have doubts. Judging from the photo, these could just as well be a subarmalis.
He also shows, on page 137, examples of leather shirts, found at Vindonissa, that he claims to be armour. Again, I have doubts. Judging from the photo, these could just as well be a subarmalis.
Titus Licinius Neuraleanus
aka Lee Holeva
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aka Lee Holeva
Conscribe te militem in legionibus, vide mundum, inveni terras externas, cognosce miros peregrinos, eviscera eos.
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