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Illustration of an Imperial Roman legionary wearing a straw hat for relief from the sun
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That was a weakness, which is part of the reason why manica were sometimes used. On the whole, though, it seems to have been regarded as an acceptable tradeoff for mobility.
Interesting! Partially-attached arm-armor.