02-01-2016, 05:17 AM
(01-29-2016, 12:02 PM)Nathan Ross Wrote: It's often suggested that Roman troops based in the east used lorica segmentata much less widely that those based in the west - or even not at all. Is there any real evidence for this, or is it a 'factoid'?
The only segmentata find I know of from the region is the one at Gamala, and that was particularly used by a soldier of V Macedonia, from the Danube.
If this is true, what might have been the reason for it? - Local supply? Custom or habit? Problems with sand and dust?
Since segmentata was made of iron, it could have something to do with the climate. Just speculating.
James Ajiduah