Lorica

Евсеенков А.С.

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Lorica is a common name for the armor that protected the torso. In a broader sense — any means of protection. For example, a lorica could be called a wall, fortifications, or hedge. Lorics were actively used in the Roman army, and not only ordinary legionaries, but also officers — centurions, legates, etc. Depending on the period of Roman history and the rank of an officer, the type of armor could vary greatly. The following varieties of lorik are known:

• Lorica hamata -chain armor, sometimes with additional protection in the form of shoulder pads.

• Lorica segmentata -armor made of large (laminar) plates of elongated shape running across the body.

• Lorica musculata -anatomical metal armor, like a cuirass.

• Lorica squamata — armor made of plates in the form of fish scales, sewn on top of a fabric base.

• Lorica plumata -scaled armor with plates in the form of bird feathers, sewn on top of chain mail.

• Lorica lintea -linen armor.

Literature

Lorica lintea, Lorica musculata, Lorica plumata, Lorica segmentata, Lorica squamata, Lorica hamata, Legionnaire, Centurion, Legate