07-04-2011, 10:25 AM
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Your question can't really be answered until someone determines the percentage of the Roman army that had armour (has anyone done this?). Though David is likely correct that mail was probably the most popular among those who actually wore armour.
Quote:It's possible that the most common body armour was "no armour".
Your question can't really be answered until someone determines the percentage of the Roman army that had armour (has anyone done this?). Though David is likely correct that mail was probably the most popular among those who actually wore armour.
Author: Bronze Age Military Equipment, Pen & Sword Books