Roman Mail and Scale Armour

by M.C. Bishop

Fully illustrated, this study investigates the origins, evolution and use of the mail and scale armour worn by the soldiers and gladiators of Imperial Rome.

Less glamorous than the Roman Army's instantly recognizable plate armour but much more versatile, mail and scale armour were used by both legionaries and auxiliaries throughout Rome's history. Developed by the Celts and quickly adopted by the Romans, mail armour was easy to make...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1472851706
• ISBN13: 9781472851703
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.4" x 9.8"