02-24-2006, 02:52 AM
Quote:Was Roman plate as good as Milanese plate?No. But I'm not aware of any examples of a Roman musculata made from iron. Roman iron plate was segmented. Musculata was bronze which, when properly cast and work hardened, provides better protection than iron (but not quench-hardened steel). Solid iron plate cuirasses didn't become common till the end of the 14th century.
Quote:And even if it was, was it universal used or did it override considerations of cost, weight mobility?Iron wasn't used for the musculata.
Quote:If it's so dang good and incredible, why isnt IT in the images of the emperor?Iron or copper alloy?
Author: Bronze Age Military Equipment, Pen & Sword Books