The breastplate was made from strips of iron laid in an overlapping fashion, secured by leather straps.
When these strips are attached in such a fashion, it makes for an extremely strong, yet flexible defence against enemy swords and stabbing weapons.
With this flexibility the soldier could move freely and use his shield and sword without the breastplate getting in his way.
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The breastplate was made from strips of iron laid in an overlapping fashion, secured by leather straps.
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