linothorax and other white cuirases

[Xavi]

Hi Thomas
I found an interesting picture that show the use of texiles an also make Fischer statement about hinges, very dubtful:
Please click on the right image.

http://www.romanhideout.com/images/it/ne...relius.asp

Actually hinges have to purposes, to fix something or to make it mobile. Both are not necesary in the armours you show. And this sculpture of Marcus Aurelius show them as a decoration, like a sort of Mars bolt.