Lorica Squamata closing method

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I am not sure that buckles was really a concern. The musculata armor was fastened with hinges or tie loops and squamata is more flexible. Besides, we sometimes talk about Roman soldiers as if they were alone in an isolated environment. The reality most likely was that they helped each other out. When I put on my musculata, there are two people helping me. The same will be when I complete my squamata...one person to tie up the side.