Linothorax vs Quilted linen vs spolas

[Paullus Scipio]

The 'onomastikon' definition has been posted before - most notably in the long debate on this subject a year or so ago.

Since that time the only 'new' evidence that seems to have emerged [ to my knowledge] is the excavation of a relatively large number of Macedonian warrior tombs [also covered in a thread here], often containing 'Illyrian' type helmets, with gold death masks and apparently Tube-and-Yoke fittings. The news reports that have surfaced so far also make enigmatic references to 'leather' body armour, but whether this is just a guess, the usual dried out fragments, or something more tangible, is anyone's guess at this stage.

Dan wrote:

I'd like to apologise to Paul.

....not sure which Paul is meant here, but speaking for myself, I cannot recall anything which might merit an apology. Indeed, your posts are often a refreshing reminder not to read too much into any given piece of evidence......