Lorica Segmentata
Segmented plate armor of the Roman legions
The lorica segmentata was the standard plate armor of Roman legionnaires from the 1st to 3rd century AD. Multiple iron plates connected by leather straps and buckles protected the torso, offering superior protection and mobility compared to the chainmail lorica hamata. An iconic visual symbol of the Roman legions depicted on Trajan's Column, it could be disassembled for transport and repaired in the field with standardized parts.
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