Chainmail hauberk with coif

Chainmail hauberk with coif

The chainmail shirt (hauberk) was already known in rudimentary forms in antiquity and developed through the Celtic, Germanic, and Viking ages into a highly valued form of body armor that often withstood sword blows. Compared to a standard breastplate, the chainmail shirt has the advantage of conforming to the body. To allow for a comfortable seat while on horseback, the chainmail shirt featured side slits. Up to 20,000 rings were used to craft a single chainmail shirt. From this, it can be seen that only wealthy warriors could afford such body protection. In the 12th and 13th centuries, the sleeves became longer and included gloves. Chainmail shirts could not provide sufficient protection against crossbow bolts or lances. Similarly, they stood no chance against the emerging firearms.

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

Two-piece: A chainmail shirt and a coif.