04-27-2014, 08:30 PM
Which text tells us how thick it was? We aren't even sure whether they actually wore such a garment. The author of De Rebus Bellicis is describing possible improvements for the military, not existing items.
This is a good discussion of the problems with the source
http://www.romanarmytalk.com/17-roman-mi...0&start=40
This is a good discussion of the problems with the source
http://www.romanarmytalk.com/17-roman-mi...0&start=40
Author: Bronze Age Military Equipment, Pen & Sword Books