corbridge type a lorica segmentata Bijlen 2 cm and a diameter

2 cm and a diameter of 5 to 6 mm

This fitting is based on originals excavated in Gotland

Tunics of this type were basic garments worn by men throughout Europe from the Early to Late Middle Ages

This bascinet is based on the helmets that were worn by the 14th and 15th century men-at-arms

corbridge type a lorica segmentata Bijlen 2 cm and a diameterSince the first century AD the lorica segmentata was worn by the Roman legionaries. This type of armor consists of steel strips that overlap each other and efficiently protect the body. The first archaeological find of a lorica segmentata was in Kalkriese (Germany) and is estimated to come from the year 9 AD. This lorica segmentata is a replica of an original excavated in Corbridge (UK) that comes from the second century AD. The Corbridge type A is