linothorax and other white cuirases

[ValentinianVictrix]

I will support Xavi in his point that muscle cuirasses that have a defined rim and belly lip are not representation of chainmail, they are a representation of a solid breastplate. I have examined by sight and touch a number of these and can confirm they are uniformly smooth to both sight and touch, no evidence of chistled or painted rings or scales and they are totally different in appearance to depictions of troops wearing chain mail or scale armour.

Where I differ from Xavi is that I believe said cuirasses are made from metal, he feels they are textile.