01-30-2011, 06:35 PM
Yes it is highly likely that the Greeks made use of leather both as scale armour and in the tube-and-yoke typology.
It is highly unlikely that the "muscled" typology was made from any material other than metal regardless of whether it is Greek or Roman.
Leather armour is definitely not well established in Roman times, though it seems to have been used on occasion.
All of this has been discussed many times before. Use the search function.
It is highly unlikely that the "muscled" typology was made from any material other than metal regardless of whether it is Greek or Roman.
Leather armour is definitely not well established in Roman times, though it seems to have been used on occasion.
All of this has been discussed many times before. Use the search function.
Author: Bronze Age Military Equipment, Pen & Sword Books
