{"product_id":"2192-roman-legion","title":"Roman Legion","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRoman Legion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpic Armoury’s Roman Legion is a flexible plate cuirass inspired by the lorica\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003esegmentata worn by the Ancient Roman infantry. The Roman Legion protects the torso and abdomen with overlapping, vertical lamellae. Large pauldrons protect the shoulders and upper arms while providing additional protection to the armpits and upper breast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure the Roman Legion armor by tightening the leather strap across the chest and lacing the leather cord through brass fittings up the front abdomen. Made of polished 1 mm thick mild steel and full-grain leather straps, this armor piece is built to withstand the abuse of a LARP or reenactment with regular leather and metal armor care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in sizes M and L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"desc-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReferred to as a lorica segmentata in Latin, used by the Roman Legions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed during the golden age of the Roman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWas replaced during the 3rd century due to economic troubles and a fundamental shift in Roman military tactics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypically worn with a spear, large shield, helmet, and sometimes chainmail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Epic Armoury Europe","offers":[{"title":"Polished Steel \/ M","offer_id":51496813822288,"sku":"21920150","price":258.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Polished Steel \/ L","offer_id":51496813658448,"sku":"21920155","price":407.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/7291\/1184\/files\/IF-200760.webp?v=1749540112","url":"https:\/\/epicarmoury.com\/en-ca\/products\/2192-roman-legion","provider":"Epic Armoury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}