Metal pieces for Leather Cuirass

[Alexand96]

You're right, Brian - we really don't know. Regarding the ancient world, we really don't know much at all when you come to think of it. However, I think their existence is highly unlikely, and I do have my reasons (which I'd be happy to share with anyone, but I doubt anyone cares to bring out the whole "leather vs. metal" debates again - haha). That being said, were a leather muscled cuirass to be found, perhaps somewhere in the dry sands of Egypt, I'd be the first to admit that my beliefs were wrong - and be happy to do so!

BTW, I never called myself an expert. If I were an expert on the Roman military, than I'd be making my arguments in academic journals rather than rambling all day on RAT (which I enjoy greatly!).