linothorax and other white cuirases

[ValentinianVictrix]

Xavi does have a point in that some of the pictures he has posted do indeed appear to show muscle armour with what appears to be stitched jointing down at least one side of it. The picture of the Collosus is not illustrative in the way Xavi would like, this is much better and shows the cuirasse was metallic as there are hinges on it-

http://www.triposo.com/poi/Colossus_of_Barletta