Lorica Squamata closing method

[Flavivs Aetivs]

I designed and made mine to close the same way that Muscle cuirass from the period appear to have been, double hoops with ties.


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Works very well and is easy to put on. I found it hard to manage threading a buckle/hinge and tongue under the armpits. As you can see I put the tie rings through the second row of scales. Coupled with the authentic looping on itself side border attachment method it is extremely secure.

What era do you represent and what is the find based on? Because the sleeves on this instantly bring to mind the depiction of the Stilicho Sarcophagus (I am a proponent that it is Aetius).