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Lorica Squamata
Time Period: 4th century BCE to 3rd century CE
Location: Rome
Common Construction: Iron scales, sometimes bronze or brass

Lorica Squamata is the Roman version of scale armor, consisting of small metal scales sewn onto a fabric backing. It was worn primarily by Roman cavalry, infantry and auxiliaries wore lorica hamata or lorica segmentata.

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