Chainmail (mail shirt) with hood

Chainmail (mail shirt) with hood

Chainmail (or mail) was known in rudimentary form as early as antiquity and developed throughout the Celtic, Germanic, and Viking periods as a highly valued form of body armor, often able to withstand a sword blow. Compared to a conventional breastplate, chainmail had the advantage of conforming to the body. To ensure comfort while riding a horse, chainmail featured side slits. Up to 20,000 rings were used to make a single chainmail shirt. This indicates that only wealthy warriors could afford such body armor. In the 12th and 13th centuries, the sleeves became longer and incorporated gloves. Chainmail offered insufficient protection against crossbow bolts and lance blows. It also proved ineffective against the advent of firearms.

• The chainmail shirts are made from 12 mm galvanized steel rings.
• Weight: approx. 13 kg.

Two-piece set: A chainmail shirt and a hood.