The lorica plumata (Latin pronunciation: [loːr̺iːka pluːmaːt̪a]) also known the lorica hamata squamatque was a set of Roman armor. The name Lorica Plumata translates to feathered cuirass. The reason the armor has this armor had this name, is because it had a feathered appearance due to the feather-like scales called plumes attached to oval shaped rings. The Lorica Plumata was a sleeveless armor with no shoulder guards that looked like a Linothorax. It was possibly reserved exclusively for the use of military leaders of the rank of Tribune or above. Although typically only generals wore it due to the high cost of production, and maintenance. The Lorica plumata would have been an expensive piece of military equipment. The Lorica plumata was one of the few sets of armor that combined mail and