Lorica segmentata

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What Wikipedia says

The lorica segmentata (Latin pronunciation: [ɫoːˈriːka]), also called lorica lamminata, or banded armor is a type of personal armor used by soldiers of the Roman army, consisting of metal strips fashioned into overlapping or interlocking circular bands, fastened internally and held in place on the body with leather straps.

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