Fulford, M. G., Sim, D. N. and Doig, A. (2004). The production of Roman ferrous armour:. J Roman Archaeol 17 (1). Vol 17(1), pp. 197-220.
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The production of Roman ferrous armour: | ||||||
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Subtitle The sub title of the publication or report |
a metallographic survey of material from Britain, Denmark and Germany, and its implications | ||||||
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J Roman Archaeol 17 (1) | ||||||
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Journal of Roman Archaeology | ||||||
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17 (1) | ||||||
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197 - 220 | ||||||
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Results of a systematic metallographic examination of a large body of Roman armour. The paper considers the evidence for the manufacture of ferrous armour which was used alongside that manufactured from copper alloy throughout the Early Empire. The forty-three samples analysed ranged from the first to the early third century AD, and derived from more than twelve sites in the United Kingdom, Denmark and Germany, the majority (twenty-two) being from the northern frontier of Britain. The total thickness of the armour and that of its constituent layers were measured, the grain structure of a single edge of each layer described, and its mean hardness noted. The proportion of non-metallic inclusions was estimated, and conclusions given for each piece. It was noted that there was a consistent thinness to the armour, accompanied by a marked purity of the metal. Most of the samples were made up of composite sheets, often of different materials. Most armours were harder than 180Hv. An armour protection index was developed, based on the combination of hardness and thickness. The materials were analysed, and conclusions drawn as to the methods of manufacture. | ||||||
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2004 | ||||||
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16 Feb 2005 |