Lorica hamata / segmentata

[Dan Howard]

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Looking at a rusty mass any saying that something "appears" to be welded tells us nothing. In every occasion when supposed welded links have been assumed further study indicates otherwise. The "square-sectioned" argument doesn't hold water either unless the mail was rarely worn. In short order the corners are worn away. Examining links using x-ray analysis has revealed supposed solid or even butted links to have in fact been riveted. Examining slag inclusions have shown that previously assumed welded links have turned out to be punched. Find a single report in which either of the above two methods of analysis have confirmed a link to have been welded.