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A History of the Idea of Glued Linen Armour
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Evan, I don't know much about late Roman and beyond armor so can you elaborate on this "using pitch or resin to harden gambesons." Why would they harden these as I thought they were worn like heavy coats as armor or as a padding for metal armor?
Joe Balmos
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RE: A History of the Idea of Glued Linen Armour - by Creon01 - 10-29-2021, 01:57 PM

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