Similarities of Leather Musculatas

[Dan D'Silva]

I know this is arguing from incredulity, but if they knew how to wet-form leather, surely they would notice the effect of hot water on leather as well... ?

And does Roman military historical study, as it stands, still admit the possibility that Romans distinguished between combat and parade gear? If so -- and the musculata falls under the latter -- then waxing would be a perfectly viable way of protecting against moisture deformation... though I guess it would also face adverse conditions less often.