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    Default Lamellar armor

    Three questions about lamellar armor:

    1. Did the 5th/6th century Romans use it too? It is a well known fact that the easterners used it, and I know later Byzzies did as well.
    2. What are the structural properties of lamellar (is it acceptable to name cuirass-type lamellar coats "breastplates" - is it rigid or "fluid")? Advantages over scale armor?
    3. What materials were used in making lamellar armor in the timeframe of this mod?

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    Default Re: Lamellar armor

    "Lamellar armour consisted of hundreds of small rectangular iron, leather (rawhide), or bronze plates (scales or lamellae) which are pierced in various locations and laced together into horizontal rows to the proper length needed to construct a particular armour item. The rows of Lamellar armour evolved from scale armour, from which it differs by not needing a backing for the scales. When the lames are made of leather they would often be hardened by a process such as cuir bouilli or lacquering. It is thought that it was worn to create a more deflective surface to the rider's armour, thus allowing blades to skim over, rather than strike and pierce." - Wikipedia.

    And it was used till 6th Century.



    This shows how it's made.

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    Default Re: Lamellar armor

    I know how it's made, I was asking practical questions regarding its use. Do you really think pasting Wikipedia is really going to teach someone something new?

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    Default Re: Lamellar armor

    A good topic.
    I will work out a little bit Cocroach. I'm no weapon or armour "specialist" - however, after so many years of research I have of course a certain opinion and knowledge about it.
    We have also to differ between real archaeology findings and contemporary art and tales.
    Long time it was said that the shown uniforms and armour as shown on plates, dishes, cups, mosaics etc were linked to the classical greek or ancient roman time frame - and therfore not showing the reality.

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    Default Re: Lamellar armor

    That's cool, take your time.

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