Was Lorica Segmentata a good armor?

Roman mail armour from the period, often called lorica hamata, went down a bit further and protected the groin better. On top of that mail would also cover the armpits which were left unprotected with segmentata. By contrast the medieval armour could potentially cover you from head to toe with only a couple of gaps.

How did was the Lorica Segmentata Roman plate mail an improvement over the Lorica Hamata Roman ring mail )?

The Lorica Segmentata was lighter than chain mail and easier to manufacture. With all those segments, it was flexible, allowing a legionnaire to move freely. It provided superb protection from the shoulders to the waist or hips. This means the internal organs were protected from slashes, thrusts, stabs, or arrows.

What was the most effective Roman armour?

Lorica segmentata
Lorica segmentata was probably the most protective and most recognisable armour of the Roman period. It came in two semi-circular sections that were laced together to enclose the torso. Shoulder guards and breast and back plates added further protection.

Is Lorica Segmentata plate armor?

The plates in the lorica segmentata armour were made by overlapping ferrous plates that were then riveted to straps made from leather. The form of the armour allowed it to be stored very compactly, since it was possible to separate it into four sections, each of which would collapse on itself into a compact mass.

When was Lorica Segmentata last used?

The lorica segmentata was a type of armor used primarily in the Roman Empire at the end of the 1st century B.C. and continuing until the middle of the 3rd century A.D. The first reconcilable fragments of the lorica segmentata were discovered at Bad Deutch Altenburg in Austria (the legionary base of Carnuntum) in 1899.

Why did Rome stop using lorica segmentata?

Originally Answered: Why did the Romans stopped using the Lorica Segmentata? Most likely because it was costlier and more complex to manufacture and repair in the field, than the more common lorica hamata (chain mail). Because of its construction it had more parts, and required more precision work.