Lamellar armour
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Lamellar armour is a kind of personal armour consisting of small rectangular plates (lames) which are laced together in parallel rows. Lamellar armour evolved from scale armour. It is made from pieces of lacquered leather, iron, steel or horn held together with silk, leather, or cotton thread. Various materials have been used throughout the ages across many cultures, with different techniques of construction and designs of coverage.
Developed by the Assyrians circa 900–600 BC, the style was used up through the 16th century. It is generally associated with the Japanese Samurai, although the armour came to Japan from contact with Tang Dynasty China. It is also associated with the steppe people of southern Russia and Mongolia.de:Lamellenpanzer pl:Zbroja lamelkowa
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