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Lorica segmentata was a type of body armour primarily used in the early Roman Empire, but the Latin name was first used in the 16th century (the ancient form is unknown). The armour itself consisted of broad ferrous strips ('girth hoops') fastened to internal leather straps.
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.
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 historical significance, construction, and deployment.
The legions of the Roman Republic and Empire had a fairly standardised dress and armour, particularly from approximately the early to mid 1st century onward, when Lorica Segmentata (segmented armour) was introduced. [1]
Guide to types of armor worn by soldiers and military of the Roman Empire, including Roman armor types, styles, and characteristics.
The armor of the Roman army around 160 BC was mainly comprised of a shield, the scutum, and body armor that varied depending on rank and position, consisting of a breastplate and one greave, on the left leg.
A new exhibition at the British Museum looks at a soldier’s life at the height of the Roman Empire. Here, the show’s lead curator Richard Abdy considers some of the extraordinary objects on view, and reveals how they helped turn the Roman Army into such a formidable fighting force. Start. Military History.
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 Celts, Carthaginians, and others.
The 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. The lorica segmentata has come to be viewed as symbolic of the Roman ...
In this article, we will trace the early development of Roman legionary armor from the kingdom‘s hoplites to the manipular legions of the Mid-Republic, a period spanning from roughly the 6th to the 3rd centuries BC.