Chain Mail & Armour

Throughout the Dark and Middle Ages, chain mail was one of the most widely used and versatile armours. It took a skilled armourer a considerable amount of time to produce a single shirt of mail, due to the intricacy of the interlocking links. Our mail is available in either steel or aluminum with riveted rings.  They look almost identical except the aluminum mail is significantly lighter.  We also offer a butted stainless steel version of the coif, which is less likely to have problems with the links coming undone than hauberks.  Made in the International pattern common to European mail, our mail has four links going through a fifth.  For the riveted mail, each link is individually hammered flat at the ends and then riveted shut.   Historical mail was usually riveted, but an added benefit is that the links don't come undone when you walk around, unlike the butted link versions of mail.

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WE-Chainmail Rivetted closeup AB2484.jpg (22491 bytes) Riveted Steel Hauberk:  Knee Length, Full Sleeve Hauberk.   This Haubergeon is constructed with alternating rows of wedge-riveted and solid rings to provides the predominant style of construction during the mail era. 

Size: At 48 inches, it fits up to a 44” chest size measured over a gambeson and undergarments.
Construction: Alternating rows Wedge Riveted/Solid Ring.
Ring Type: European Flat Ring
Material: 17ga., mild steel.
Finish: Natural.
Ring Internal Diameter: 9mm.
Weighs approx 21 lbs  Item #AB2484   

Riveted Steel Hauberk - Knee Length      Retail $684.00  Our Price $599.00

WE-Riveted Mail.jpg (37496 bytes) Riveted Steel Chain Coif:   The most sought after and difficult mail to make, rivetted steel links is the most authentic chain mail.  The end of each mild steel link is flattened and riveted, just like the historic originals.  The rivet helped to hold the link together in order to offer modest protection from arrows.  Outer diameter or rings is 1/2".  Prized for its durability and dipped in zinc to prevent rust.   Made by Windlass Steelcrafts.  Closeout! 1 remaining.

 Chain Coif (hood) - Riveted Steel Links:  One size hood.  It is best to wear an arming cap or Padded coif under a chain mail coif.  The arming cap provides protective padding and prevents the chain links from tangling in your knightly hair.   Weighs approx 7.5 lbs  Item #300126   

Chain Coif - Riveted Steel      Retail $245.00  Closeout Price $199.00

WE-Greek Armour 6071R.jpg (25129 bytes) Trojan Armour Set:   We are offering a special combination package of historically accurate Trojan Armour, as seen on The History Channel's special "The 300".   This set includes a Royal Muscled Cuirass (breastplate), amd Royal Corinthian Helmet w/ Plume and the Royal Leather Belt.  An authentic reproduction Trojan Shield is also available separately below.  This armour can be displayed in a variety of ways.   We keep one in our library on a desktop mannequin display, opposite a Roman display.  Made by Depeeka Steelcrafts.  Item #AH6070   Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

Trojan Muscle Armour, Belt & Plumed Helmet     Retail $1,185.00  Our Price $950.00

We-Trojan Shield AH6119.jpg (32579 bytes) Trojan War Shield:   Authentic and fully usable reproduction of the famous Trojan War Shield, with a classic design of eight arrows coming from a central boss.  Trojan warriors were trained to lock shields in formation, creating an impenetrable defensive wall bristling with spearpoints.  You wouldn't want to be on the wrong side of this wall.  Shield is 45 inches tall by 38 inches wide and weighs .  Coupled with a helmet and leg greaves, this provided near total protection for the Trojan warrior.   Shield is constructed of leather over a formed wooden base, just like the originals.  It has two leather arm straps and two leather grips on the back to allow for a wide variety of  positions.  Made by Deepeeka Steelcrafts.  Item #AH6119    Note:  Shipping cost is $45.00 due to size.  Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery

Trojan War Shield    Retail $475.00   Our Price $425.00

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