The loinbelt was the most important piece of weaponry the Roman soldier owned because of its importance to the other pieces of armor. The second weapon he wore was a magnificent and beautiful breastplate. It was made out of two large sheets of metal. One piece covered the front of the soldier, and the other piece covered his back. These two sheets of metal were attached at the top of the soldier’s shoulders by large brass rings. Sometimes these metal plates were made up of smaller, scale-like pieces of metal causing the surface of the breastplate to look very similar to the scales of a fish.
Today’s trivia: What method did the Romans use to kill Jesus?
Kathy and I DECREE YOU BLESSED IN JESUS NAME!
PD & Kathy