Lorica Segmentata Versions-how many

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There seems to have been a steady progression in lorica segmentata development, so our classification of "types" is due entirely to the small sample size we have and may be way off or even irrelevent. But so far, the following have been identified by various scholars (with the major type followed by sub-types):

Kalkriese
A & B

http://www.mcbishop.co.uk/loricaseg/kalkriese.htm

Corbridge
A, B & C

http://www.mcbishop.co.uk/loricaseg/corbridge.htm

Newstead
Zugmantel, Stillfried & Iza variants

http://www.mcbishop.co.uk/loricaseg/newstead.htm

Alba Iulia

http://www.mcbishop.co.uk/loricaseg/albaiulia.htm

The Alba Iulia is a scale-segmented hybrid interpreted from the 3rd century relief of the same name.

Some illustrations of various types of lorica seg in reconstructed form can be found on the Legio VI website, here:

http://www.legionsix.org/body_armor.htm