Lorica segmentata Corbridge A (40-140 n.Chr.), 1.2 mm Leren pantser Sallet flat on the head

Sallet flat on the head with visor open and bevor closed – offers slightly more protection than with the visor open

Saksen en Normandiërs gebruikt

which replaced the older kite shields that had extended lower to protect a rider’s legs

het merk van de bekende Frankische zwaardproducent

Dit had een religieuze basis: in het paganisme wordt men in tegenstelling tot het Christendom niet door god achtervolgd

Lorica segmentata Corbridge A (40-140 n.Chr.), 1.2 mm Leren pantser Sallet flat on the headThe lorica segmentata was worn from the 1st century AD by Roman legionaries. This type of armour plate consisted of iron strips that were attached to the inside on a leather strap. This reconstruction is based on one of the three types of loricae segmentatae that were found in Corbridge, Northern England. Models like this were probably used between 40 and 140 AD. This lorica segmentata is made of 1,2 mm thick steel and is suitable for a chest