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linothorax and other white cuirases
Bryan wrote:
So linothorax was stone? Or laminated wooden planks like a scutum?

The clue is not the materials but the glues used, and the "lamination" concept.

Bryan wrote:
We know shields needed covers to protect them from the elements, as the glue would dissolve and the shield would fall apart.

This is not so clear. Covers for shields were used by greek hoplites too, and they use metal covered shields. Looks more logical to think that they cover to protect the decorations.

In the other hand, we know form Tacitus comments that Syrian archers have problems in Germany with their composite bows, because humidity make their glues soft...but he donĀ“t make any comment on the scutums.

I will not use a rabbit glue to make a scutum, because it comes soft by humidity and also by HEAT. Having in mind that the scutum is a curved wood that maintains the shape by the glue, will be hard to maintain the curvature in campaing.

Romans due have waterproof glues that will be much better. The interesting part is that also seems that the scutums have a textile or linen fabric and leather. The question is how important was the fabric as a "composite" armour. Maybe the wood acts more to maintain the shape than as a real protection.

Bryan wrote:
What did the linothorax cover look like?

As I told above, there is no need if the right glue is used.


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linothorax and other white cuirases - by Xavi B - 10-03-2014, 07:07 PM
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