Lorica Hamata – Roman Chainmail Armor

This 3D model represents the Lorica Hamata, a chainmail armor used by Roman soldiers from the late Republic to the early Empire (1st century BC to 90 AD). It features the classic curved shoulder flaps (humeralia) secured with decorative bronze hooks, typical of this period.

Key Features:

• Chainmail tunic reaching mid-thigh.

• Prominent shoulder flaps with front hooks.

• Accurate historical design, ideal for games, education, and 3D printing.

Historical Context: After 70-90 AD, shoulder flaps gradually disappeared as Roman armor became more standardized. By the mid–2nd century AD, this version was replaced by an extended Lorica Hamata with long sleeves and length down to the knees, offering better protection and cold-weather coverage — especially common in northern campaigns and late imperial troops.