corbridge type a lorica segmentata Bijlen This fitting is based on

This fitting is based on originals excavated in Gotland

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

was until the 16th century the largest tilting dome in the world

Boots like this give the foot and ankle a good stability

has a diameter of 5 cm and weighs 446 grams

corbridge type a lorica segmentata Bijlen This fitting is based onSince 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