05-14-2007, 12:41 PM
Richard
I think Dan's theory and evidence he has provided is very sound. Even with modern glues and paints any additional protection you get from these would be minimal.
The quilting sounds sound idea to me, but if I was my life on the line and I could afford it I have the quilted linen with bronze or iron scale or wear the quilted armour under metal.
Like to see the cut test with quilted piece, then a quilted and bronze scale piece of armour be very interesting experiment I think.
I think Dan's theory and evidence he has provided is very sound. Even with modern glues and paints any additional protection you get from these would be minimal.
The quilting sounds sound idea to me, but if I was my life on the line and I could afford it I have the quilted linen with bronze or iron scale or wear the quilted armour under metal.
Like to see the cut test with quilted piece, then a quilted and bronze scale piece of armour be very interesting experiment I think.
