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Armour of Phillip Il of Macedon?, 4th century B.C.

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The armor is being consisted of seven anatomical shaped iron plates, connected between them with vertical and horizontal hinges. Obviously it was designed with the basic structure of a Linothorax.

Historical reproduction made of Linothorax.


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Brass mail and tortoiseshell cuirass, 17th century (philippines).
When the Spanish Conquistadors arrived to Philippines, they brought with them plate armor and morrión style helmets.
Philippines, has a modest amount of metals. However, the Muslim warriors of Mindanao through piracy made possible the creation of uniques metal armor.


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This man (gladiator?) was aged between 18 and 25 when he died. He was 5ft 7in tall (1.74m). There is insufficient evidence to indicate decapitation.
Skeleton 24. Driftield Terrace, York.

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