Chainmail is great protection against cutting and slashing attacks – cutting through metal is simply not easily accomplished. The value of mail against penetrating attacks can vary, depending both on the quality of the mail and the form of the weapon. Swords in the later Medieval period began to be crafted with increasingly thinner tips and quadrangular cross-section geometry – an ideal form for splitting links or simply stabbing through though round gaps! A tightly woven weave of small links, such as this example, aids in protecting against such a thrusting attack.

The half-haubergeon is constructed from rings which are 18 gauge in thickness and with an internal diameter of 8 mm. Half the rings are wedge-riveted for strength and these alternate with solid flat rings and the neck is open & closed with the help of brass buckles and leather straps. This pattern of mail creation is a clever historical pattern which removes the need to painstakingly rivet every single ring individually.

Details: -

- Construction: 8mm 18-gauge Wire Wedge Riveted Flat Rings

- Ring Type: Flat Rings Wedge Riveted

- Material: Mild Steel, Leather and Brass Buskles

- Ring Size: 8mm 18-gauge Wire

- Finish: Natural (Oiled)

- Be it in the legendary Viking wars or even the so-called “decisive” Battle of Hastings, knights and warriors always needed the highest order of protection; and when you reenact these wars, you have to make sure that you do too! And this chainmail haubergeon will make sure of that!

Handmade from 18 gauge mild steel rings (8 mm diameter each) are meticulously riveted together using wedge rivets. The alternating flat rings make it more durable. A classic European pattern of 4-in-1 chainmail rings is followed while constructing this chainmail shirt. It is available in Five sizes: Small (S) medium (M), large (L), extra-large (XL) and, double extra-large (XXL).

And for measurements check our attached measurements chart.