Description
Roman Lorica Segmentata – Black Finish
Product details :
Material : Mild Steel
Finish : Oiled Natural : Blackened
The lorica segmentata is the first (commonly used) plate armor made of iron plates and gave the legionary of the time excellent protection against swords, spears and projectiles of the time. Although being excellent protection it was expensive to make and maintain and it never completely replaced the mail (Lorica Hamata) and scale armor (Lorica Squamata). However for the modern mind the Lorica Segmentata typifies the classical Roman soldier.
This type of armor is believed to have been introduced in the ranks of the Roman Army during the first century CE and widely used at the height of the Roman Empire. Our replica is superb, made of 1.2 mm thick steel. It is closely copied from a type of Lorica Segmentata found in Corbridge, England that dates to approx. 30 CE.
This armor is surprising flexible and allows plenty of freedom of movement.
Replica of Roman plate armor Lorica Segmentata, Type Corbridge A
Authentic replica of original from approx. 30 AD found in Corbridge, England
Made of 1.2 mm thick mild steel
Brass hinges and cord loops
Comes complete with leather straps and cords
Available in two sizes M and L
Size max. chest circumference Weight approx.
M 110 cm 11 kg approx.
L 130 cm 12 kg approx.
