05-17-2010, 10:33 PM
Quote:Light-coloured cuirasses that are quilted, however, are quite clearly linen.There are plenty of examples of quilted armour that include leather. Usually the armor is layered linen or cotton with a single layer of leather on the outside, but it is impossible to tell the difference just by looking at a painting.
Author: Bronze Age Military Equipment, Pen & Sword Books