04-24-2007, 02:25 PM
Didn't SOME Greek linen defenses actually have iron plates sewn inside? If so, the suggestion (above) that the linen exterior would attract less attention under civil garb, but the armor still give fair protection, makes good sense. Galba's remark about "that many swords" could refer to either, as after all, no known defense would have rendered him invulnerable. If OTOtH a subarmalis is meant, then except for blunting the blow(s), Galba was toast... :roll:
Duane C. Young, M.A.
