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Weapons and Armor of Ancient Rome. Jonathan Harrison and Naveed Stegamat. Armour. Galea (helmet). Made of bronze with an iron trim Shielded the neck Protected the face. Scutum (shield). Curved to fit the body Made of wood Covered in leather Had the shoulders name on it
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Weapons and Armor of Ancient Rome Jonathan Harrison and NaveedStegamat
Galea (helmet) • Made of bronze with an iron trim • Shielded the neck • Protected the face Scutum (shield) • Curved to fit the body • Made of wood • Covered in leather • Had the shoulders name on it • Hung over the left shoulder
LoricaHamata (chain mail) • Great protection and flexibility • Very heavy • Took a long time to make LoricaSegmentata (plate armor) • Made of iron melted together • Flexible and strong • Best Roman armor they had LoricaeSquamatae (scale armor) • Replaced plate armor • Resembled a coat of feathers • Less flexible but easier to make
Gladius(short sword) • Double edged • 18 inches long, 2 inches wide Pilum (javelin) • 7 feet long • Very light • Iron hardened point Pugio (roman dagger) • Could be decorated • Used as secondary weapon in case of being disarmed
Spatha (long sword) • Main sword used in fighting • Allowed for more reach when fighting • Usually between 30 and 39 inches long