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Corbridge type A
In this tutorial I describe how to build a lorica segmentata cuirass, the model called Corbridge type A, from the plates to the assembly. In the next one I will publish the full-sized patterns (as usual the full version is available in the Italian Section). This page instead contains the changes and the innovations (towards the original) that will be introduced from time to time.
Lorica Segmentata: Corbridge shape
The first model of segmental cuirass that I introduce is the Corbridge, a village in Northumberland England, where mostly military iron artefacts were excavated in 1964, thanks to those finds scholars and practising armourers understood and rebuild the Lorica Segmentata (full version is available in the Italian Section).
Lorica segmentata: introduction
Before the pubblication of some guides to build this type of lorica, I want to introduce the story on its reconstruction, the origin of its name, the various types, highlighting aspects and problematics that have accompanied the laminate cuirass until nowadays, with a look at the future (available in Italian version).
Apron and handy hints for balteus
In this second article about Roman military belt, called balteus, I will discuss on apron, a sort of garment that covers primarily the front of the body (full version is available in the Italian Section) and on practical hints on tinning and assemblage of the plates.
The balteus: introduction
The balteus or cingulum was the military belt, a required item of equipment and iin various kinds and forms. In in this article it is introduced and described (full version is available in the Italian Section). This page instead contains the changes and the innovations (towards the original) that will be introduced from time to time.
Lorica Hamata with riveted rings
After I have introduced and explained the realization and the procedures to assemble the Lorica Hamata; now I am going to describe the construction of the riveted ring, aspect fundamental to complete the build of an autentic cuirass (available in the Italian Section).
How to build a lorica hamata
In this second article is described the construction step by step of this cuirass, I have obtained information from more sources, underlining different aspects and profits to realize it to the best. The guide begins with the description of a fundamental tool for the realization of the rings and it continues with the 4in1 method.
Lorica Hamata, introduction
Today it begins the treatment on the cuirasses used by the Roman legionaries, I will start from the Lorica Hamata, modern denomination that means hooked cuirass. The complete guide has been divided in more parts, in this article it is introduced and described (available in the Italian Section).
How to use the Roman groma
In the building of a Castra, after having flattened the ground and before starting the ditch and wall construction, an agrimensor (land surveyor) drew the locations of the streets and of the wall, beginning from the center of the field, using the groma. It follows the description of this topographical tool and its use.
Utensils in use for legionaries
Some news about the utensils in use for legionaries, particularly dolabra and ligo, respectively pick and shovel. The archaeological finds show as every legionary was endowed with these tools and the representations withdraw him intent to use them in the daily life. The original and full version was written by Matthew R.
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