10-29-2013, 10:25 PM
I know how Gauges work, this stuff was made in 18 and 20 Gauge. Anything thicker than 18 would be inaccurate.
As for the "Gladiator Armor", that never existed. And if Leather Armor did exist it was only a parade item, never was it used in the field.
There have been many long debates about this and the consensus is without further evidence, Leather Armor is a no.
For a praetorian guard, the fanciest thing I can think of for sure is Lorica Plumata.
I'm not trying to put you down here, I'm just trying to prevent you from making mistakes that only contribute to the many misconceptions about the Roman Army.
As for the "Gladiator Armor", that never existed. And if Leather Armor did exist it was only a parade item, never was it used in the field.
There have been many long debates about this and the consensus is without further evidence, Leather Armor is a no.
For a praetorian guard, the fanciest thing I can think of for sure is Lorica Plumata.
I'm not trying to put you down here, I'm just trying to prevent you from making mistakes that only contribute to the many misconceptions about the Roman Army.
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