07-30-2004, 04:20 AM
In the Osprey book "Late Roman Infantryman", one of the color plates shows a section of Roman lamellar armour. Of course this is Late Roman, and I assume some of you refer to the lack of evidence in the earlier periods? I would love to find evidence to back up its use by at least the late Roman army, as I find it very attractive (and effective) armour. I agree with Tom, I'll use this form of armour if I can find sufficient documentation for its use. Although I am a fairly poor soldier and can't afford mail, I can make lamellar with my own hands...(I can make mail, too, but it really puts my patience to the test!) <p></p><i></i>
Lucius Aurelius Metellus
a.k.a. Jeffrey L. Greene
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a.k.a. Jeffrey L. Greene
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