Lorica hamata was a type of mail armour used during the Roman Republic continuing throughout the Roman Empire as a standard-issue armour for the primary heavy infantry legionaries and secondary troops (auxilia). They were mostly manufactured out of iron, though sometimes bronze was used instead.

2021年2月24日 · The Roman army, in particular the legion, evolved from a citizen-based militia to be a feared opponent to all who threatened their frontier borders. They protected an empire that some say made the Mediterranean Sea little more than a Roman lake.

Examples of items of Roman military personal armour included: Galea or soldier's helmet. Variant forms included the Coolus helmet, Montefortino helmet, and Imperial helmet. Greaves, to protect the legs. Other garments and equipment included: The balteus, the standard belt worn by the Roman legionary.

2023年3月5日 · Guide to types of armor worn by soldiers and military of the Roman Empire, including Roman armor types, styles, and characteristics.

2024年5月20日 · From the early days of the Republic to the height of the Empire, Roman armor evolved significantly, reflecting changes in warfare, technology, and societal norms. Let’s find out more about the various types of Roman armor, their …

Roman soldiers came in two types, light infantry and heavy infantry, with gear that at first mimicked designs of Greek and Etruscan, but later models were enhanced not only with the innovation of Roman smiths, but also because of the influences of …

2024年3月14日 · The lorica hamata, a chainmail armor made of interlocked rings, was a testament to Roman engineering. Utilized from the Republic's days to the fall of the Empire, it offered durable protection across chest, back, and shoulders of soldiers.