linothorax and other white cuirases

[Xavi]

Hi Dan
If hinges were not necessary, will be hard to understand why most of them have it along with rings.

I know about bronze, because of my work.
Bronce can not be welded melting it, To weld you have to use some other material like silver that works as a glue. When the piece comes out by corrosion, it does not leave any signal.

Bronce also is prone to "material fatigue" breaking often when subject to stress. Rings where probably an emergency subjection system.
Thats why they come along with hinges, to be use when propper hinges brake, until they can be repeared. This will explain the disapearance of ring with the introduction of iron in the armours, who is much more resistant.

Is not the same to walk arround with a cuirass than have a month campaing, walking, and running. I don´t know if you have had military trining, but is not much space left to arrange your items when marching or making a bayonet charge.

Also a "flexible joint like these, will open gaps in the cuirass, that can be a unpleasant surprise.