Lorica hamata - Wikipedia
WEBThe lorica hamata (in Latin with normal elision: [loːr̺iːk‿ (h)aːmaːt̪a]) is a type of mail armor used by soldiers [1] for over 600 years (3rd century BC to 4th century AD) from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. [2]
3 Key Types of a Roman Soldier’s Armour | History Hit
WEBJul 31, 2018 · The Romans used three types of body armour: a hooped arrangement called lorica segmentata; scaled metal plates called lorica squamata, and chain mail or lorica hamata. Mail was durable and was used almost throughout Roman history as Roman soldier’s armour.
Lorica hamata | armor | Britannica
WEBchain mail, form of body armour worn by European knights and other military men throughout most of the medieval period. An early form of mail, made by sewing iron rings to fabric or leather, was worn in late Roman times and may have originated in Asia, where such mail continued to be worn for many centuries.
Lorica Hamata: The Roman Chainmail Used For 600 Years
WEBAug 18, 2023 · The lorica hamata was the 1/4-type chainmail armor used by the Roman soldiers between c. 200 BC and c. 400 AD. In this type of mesh armor, 1 ring connects to 4 others, and rivets are used to fasten these rings (hence the …
Lorica plumata - Wikipedia
WEBThe lorica plumata (Latin pronunciation: [loːr̺iːka pluːmaːt̪a]) also known the lorica hamata squamatque[2] was a set of Roman armor. The name lorica plumata translates to feathered cuirass. [3][4] It was named for its a feathered appearance due to the feather-like scales called plumes attached to oval shaped rings. [3][5]
Lorica segmentata - Wikipedia
WEBThe lorica segmentata (Latin pronunciation: [ɫoːˈriːka]), also called lorica lamminata, or banded armour is a type of personal armour that was used by soldiers of the Roman army, consisting of metal strips fashioned into circular bands, fastened to internal leather straps.
Roman Armor, the Backbone of the Ferocious Roman Warrior
WEBMay 20, 2024 · One of the most iconic pieces was the “lorica hamata” or chainmail armor. Constructed from interlocking iron rings, this flexible armor offered considerable protection against slashing attacks while still allowing for mobility.
Lorica hamata - IMPERIUM ROMANUM
WEBLorica hamata was the type of armour that was used the longest in the Roman army, until the fall of the empire. The soldiers appreciated its comfort and lightness compared to the heavy and embarrassing movements of the sectional armour.
Roman Armor & Weapons - World History Encyclopedia
WEBFeb 24, 2021 · The Romans wore three types of armor: the lorica hamata (mail), lorica squamata (scale) and lorica segmentata (plate). Underneath the armor, for protection, the legionaire wore a padded garment, the thorumachus.
Lorica hamata - NovaRoma
WEBRiveted to the center of the chest is a pair of S-shaped hooks of iron or bronze (or a single hook of that shape), which hook onto a button or stud on each flap. For auxiliary cavalry and some officers, the shoulder doubling is more of a circular cape, joined to the body around the neckhole.