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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Riveted Steel Chain Mail:
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. Chain Hauberk (shirt) - Riveted Steel: Fits up to chest size 44". Weighs approx 27.5 lbs Item #300108 Ships in 2-3 weeks 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 In Stock! |
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Riveted Aluminum Chain Mail:
Perfect for reenactors or stage performers who need
authentic looks, but don't need authentic weight! This extremely light mail utilizes
aluminum rings, riveted for durability. Even if you wear it all day long you'll
hardly notice the weight. Outer diameter of ring is about 1/2". Made by
Windlass Steelcrafts. Chain Hauberk (shirt) - Riveted Aluminum: Fits up to chest size 44". Weighs approx 9 lbs Item #300138 In Stock! Chain Coif (hood) - Riveted Aluminum Links: One size hood. It is best to wear an arming cap under a coif. The arming cap provided protective padding and prevented the chain links from tangling in your knightly hair. Weighs approx 2.25 lbs Item #300150 Ships in 2-3 weeks |
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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 |
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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. |
