Ptergis and Segmentata at the Turn of the Millenia AD

[Matt Lukes]

It is a shame there isn't much more specific information about the earlier period for sure- but just as is usually best elsewhere, sticking with what's known is usually the best; sometimes theorizing is necessary, such as for the vast majority of the Kalkriese armour, since only one brestplate, one mid-collar plate, and half a lower upper shoulder guard plate are known- the rest of the shoulders, the upper back and the entire torso section are all theoretical (and debated)- but if we didn't theorize, there'd be no cuirass at all. In the case of the use of pteryges with segmented armour, there's no support at all for it. 'It's not impossible' isn't the best logic LOL