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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.
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