11-16-2012, 03:10 AM
Knowing the thickness helps pin down how the scales were made. Thinner plate is easy to cut with shears while thicker plate is cut with a chisel.
They specifically mention a thickness of 0.9mm for the Carlisle scales (p.102). Could this be attributed to corrosion or is it the real thickness of the scales?
They specifically mention a thickness of 0.9mm for the Carlisle scales (p.102). Could this be attributed to corrosion or is it the real thickness of the scales?
Author: Bronze Age Military Equipment, Pen & Sword Books