Lorica Musculata made of Metal or leather?

[Vitruvius]

You said it better than I ever could, Robert!!!! Although, I am finding that pounding one out of mild steel is a lot easier for me, living in an apartment, than filling up the bathtub and soaking leather and trying to mold it in a large ,heavy mold. (Don't worry Matt Luke, I'm still going to have You make me one.LOL).
Gotta Scoot for now,
Salvete, Vitruvius.....aka Larry Mager