lorica segmentata newstead Renaissance en Tudor kleding 6 mm steel

6 mm steel

as they are easy to fold and carry

It was worn for centuries by women of all social classes as everyday clothing

or relaxing at home on the sofa

an American weapon

lorica segmentata newstead Renaissance en Tudor kleding 6 mm steelThe lorica segmentata was worn from the 2nd century AD by Roman legionaries. This type of armour plate consisted of iron strips that were attached to the inner side on a leather strap. The reconstruction is of a lorica segmentata from the late 1st century AD that was found in Newstead, Scotland. The main difference between this type and its predecessors is that the Newstead lorica consisted of fewer but bigger plates. The reconstruction is well suited