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  1. 01-07-2010, 16:19 #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by tarem View Post
    if i was roman logistics officer i'd say the pros involve superior blunt protection, ease of manufacture (compared to hamata) and ease of transport, however maintenace in humid environement must have been hell :P
    Mail doesn't feature particularly less iron, you know... but I've heard the copper-alloy hinges, buckles and whatnot, aside from being rather fragile, overcomplicated and a real pain in the butt in general, also chemically reacted with the iron in some undesirable fashion.
    Quote Originally Posted by bobbin View Post
    Its also supposed to be very uncomfortable to wear for extended periods of time.
    Isn't all metal body armour, though ?
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