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\"Celtic\" military technology and the Romans
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09-17-2014, 11:33 PM
Quote:The word Ammianus uses is "circuli" which, in the context, may be translated as 'rings' or 'hoops'.

"Rings" could be referring to mail armour
"Hoops" could be referring to segmented armour
Author: Bronze Age Military Equipment, Pen & Sword Books
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Ammian\"Celtic\" military technology and the Romans - by Dan Howard - 09-17-2014, 11:33 PM

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