06-07-2012, 01:10 PM
Experimental Archaeology is serious only if supported by scientific evidence. Whoever support the theory of using glue for linothorax construction, must provide their sources for this.
I agree with Dan, tightly quilted textiles, a documented and proven military technology across centuries and accross nations, is the most logical answer to linothorax quest
May I reming that is historically documented that Greek warriors employed this technology for their armor till the begining of 20th century. Greek bandits during Ottoman occupation, Euzones (military units employed by British Empire in 19th century and Greek Royal Army during Balkan / WW1) used Fermeli for protecting their torso and hands from sword hits and even slow-speed bullets.
http://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%91%CF%8...cn0258.JPG
Fermeli is the heavy, very dense sewned linen (or cotton) vest, carried today by the Presidential Guard as seen on the above foto. The Fermeli flaps seen on the back of the Euzones, move on the side and cover the full length of the hand in case of sword fight.
I have also read that similar tehnology was used by American troops, during American Civil War, though I have no documentation for this.
I agree with Dan, tightly quilted textiles, a documented and proven military technology across centuries and accross nations, is the most logical answer to linothorax quest
May I reming that is historically documented that Greek warriors employed this technology for their armor till the begining of 20th century. Greek bandits during Ottoman occupation, Euzones (military units employed by British Empire in 19th century and Greek Royal Army during Balkan / WW1) used Fermeli for protecting their torso and hands from sword hits and even slow-speed bullets.
http://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%91%CF%8...cn0258.JPG
Fermeli is the heavy, very dense sewned linen (or cotton) vest, carried today by the Presidential Guard as seen on the above foto. The Fermeli flaps seen on the back of the Euzones, move on the side and cover the full length of the hand in case of sword fight.
I have also read that similar tehnology was used by American troops, during American Civil War, though I have no documentation for this.
Antonis Aliades
KORYVANTES Association
KORYVANTES Association
