03-31-2013, 01:24 AM
Williams has the only research that involved a decent reconstruction of mail - but his test pieces were lighter than a typical Roman hamata. So one should expect Roman mail to provide even better protection against weapons.
Williams book has by far the best data on iron and steel plate performance.
My book summarised all of the best tests against bronze plate.
Williams book has by far the best data on iron and steel plate performance.
My book summarised all of the best tests against bronze plate.
Author: Bronze Age Military Equipment, Pen & Sword Books