[sphinx]

The legionary who wore this armour apparently survived the battle because around his neck/shoulder area was a shrew’s fiddle, also known as a neck violin.

He didn't survive for long if he died in his armor and his body was left on the battlefield. The question is why the Germans would have bothered shackling him before killing him. Or perhaps he was wounded, taken prisoner, shackled but then died of his wounds.

[UnbelievingScumOnTheOtherSide]

Doesn’t make sense. Why would a prisoner be left in armor at all?