Lorica plumata

Unlike the more common lorica squamata, the scales of this cuirass bore a ridge down the middle, like the shaft of a feather, from which the name derives.

[6] Due to its rarity and higher production and maintenance costs, it may have been reserved for higher-ranking soldiers, tribune or above.

[6] The earliest reference to the armor was made by the historian Marcus Junianus Justinus.

[8] At the Battle of Lake Trasimene the consul Flaminius's armor is described as "a coat of mail with, attached to it, wrought iron scales mingled with gold", which matches the design of lorica plumata.

One fragment of this armor was allegedly found near Rome, and ultimately donated to the Altes Museum in Berlin.

[3] The Istanbul Archaeological Museum has a complete set of the armor, found in Vize.

[8] Identifying lorica plumata can also be a challenge, which may artificially reduce its apparent prevalence.

[8] Its battlefield utility has been questioned, even to the point of claims that it was for parade use only,[4][3] as the components are small and can be fragile.