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In medieval times armor chainmail was used to defend against blows from a sword or arrows. The flexibility of the Chin mail made it wearable by the owner and helped ward off the blows.

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My Knight in ChainmailMy husband James is modeling the chainmail. I think he makes a good-looking knight.
A few summers ago a friend taught me how to make chain mail. I used stainless steel 16-gauge wire and made the suit you see pictured. It took about 3 months and was a fun project.

The different words for chainmail, are mail, chain maille, chain mail or chainmaille. Mail or Maille is what it was usually called in medieval times.

Chain mail is made of small medal rings linked together to form a mesh. I used a gig to wind the medal wire around a rod and the results looked like a spring. The spring was then cut, leaving me a pile of rings. I used pliers to work the rings making the shirt and hood (Coif).
My chainmail was a lot easier to make than how it was made in medieval times where the metal had to be made and cut with primitive tools and welded together.

In medieval times armor chainmail was used to defend against blows from a sword or arrows. The flexibility of the Chin mail made it wearable by the owner and helped ward off the blows.

The Proper word for the chainmail shirt is the "hauberk" and the hood a "coif" while chain mail mittens were called "mitons."

We aren't sure who invented the chainmail but the earliest found was from a Celtic chieftain's gravesite located in Romania in the 5th century BC.
By the 14 century mail was being replaced by the less expensive and more easily made plate armor. Instead of a full suit of chain mail a solider would use a combination part plate armor and mail. Chainmail being in the smaller and more flexible areas.

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Medieval Black Chainmail Armor Set

Black Chainmail Armor Set - Medieval Costume

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Chainmail rose to prominence in the Dark Ages, High Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Wearing mail during battle proved to be a strong defense against sharp weapons. This black chainmail set is extremely heavy and fully wearable. Please note that it comes in a protective oil that will need to be removed prior to wearing. They are a great example of the styles worn by Knights in the 15th and 16th centuries

This mail will fit up to a 52" chest.

Our chain mail shirt and hood would be a great addition to any history, military or Medieval collection.

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Chain Mail Coif Medieval Knight Armor 8mm Butted Rings

Chain Mail Coif Medieval Knight Armor 8mm Butted Rings

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This is the 16 Gauge Galvanized Steel Coif.

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NEW Medieval SUGARLOAF HELMET Knight Armor

NEW Medieval SUGARLOAF HELMET Knight Armor

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Chainmail Viking Helmet

Chainmail Viking Helmet

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Medieval Black Chainmail Armor Set

Medieval Black Chainmail Armor Set

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Medieval Chainmail Shirt with Hood - 3/4 length sleeves

Medieval Chainmail Shirt with Hood - 3/4 length sleeves

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Medieval Chainmail Coif Chain Mail Headpiece SCA

Medieval Chainmail Coif Chain Mail Headpiece SCA

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Chainmail Hauberk (Shirt) Riveted Steel

Chainmail Hauberk (Shirt) Riveted Steel

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Chain-Mail Horse blue

Chain-Mail Horse blue

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Chain Mail Horse Red (5)

Chain Mail Horse Red (5)

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Chain Mail Shirt

Chain Mail Shirt

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Medieval Knight in Suit of Chain and Plate Mail Armor with Sword and Shield - Hand Painted Full Color Statue - Very Detailed

Medieval Knight in Suit of Chain and Plate Mail Armor with Sword and Shield - Hand Painted Full Color Statue - Very Detailed

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Chain Mail Armor Coif-Lightweight Anodized Aluminum Chainmail Hood with Leather Trim-Medieval Knight / Roman Armor

Chain Mail Armor Coif-Lightweight Anodized Aluminum Chainmail Hood with Leather Trim-Medieval Knight / Roman Armor

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How to Make Chain Mail by Bob Heath

How to Make Chain Mail by Bob Heath

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Medieval Full-Size METAL CHAIN MAIL Armor SHIRT & HOOD Suit European Chainmaille Costume

Medieval Full-Size METAL CHAIN MAIL Armor SHIRT & HOOD Suit European Chainmaille Costume

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Medieval Dwarf Castle Guard Knight in Suit of Chain and Plate Mail Armor - With Sword, Shield, and Spear - Hand Painted Full Color Statue - Very Detailed

Medieval Dwarf Castle Guard Knight in Suit of Chain and Plate Mail Armor - With Sword, Shield, and Spear - Hand Painted Full Color Statue - Very Detailed

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Chain Mail Horse Red (5)

Chain Mail Horse Red (5)

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Chain Mail Armor Gauntlets-Pair of Steel Medieval Knight Armor Gloves-Leather Lining

Chain Mail Armor Gauntlets-Pair of Steel Medieval Knight Armor Gloves-Leather Lining

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Norman Nasal helm With Chain Mail Guard helmet

Norman Nasal helm With Chain Mail Guard helmet

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Anondized Aluminum Chainmail Shirt

Anondized Aluminum Chainmail Shirt

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Steel Breastplate - Roman Muscle Cuirass

Steel Breastplate - Roman Muscle Cuirass

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Papo 39929 Chain Mail Horse Red

Papo 39929 Chain Mail Horse Red

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Anondized Aluminum Chainmail Shirt

Anondized Aluminum Chainmail Shirt

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Knight In Chainmail Sign, Size 8

Knight In Chainmail Sign, Size 8" w X 15" h

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ISO 13999-1:1999, Protective clothing -- Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives -- Part 1: Chain-mail gloves and arm guards by ISO TC 94/SC 13/WG 5

ISO 13999-1:1999, Protective clothing -- Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives -- Part 1: Chain-mail gloves and arm guards by ISO TC 94/SC 13/WG 5

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Chain Mail Coif Medieval Knight Armor 8mm Butted Rings

Chain Mail Coif Medieval Knight Armor 8mm Butted Rings

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Chain Mail Coif

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Norman Helmet with Chain Mail

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Chain Mail Shirt

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The Noble Crusader Men's Costume Adult Halloween Outfit - Size XL, Chest 46-48 & Waist 40-42

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Complete Metalsmith: Professional Edition by Tim McCreight

Complete Metalsmith: Professional Edition by Tim McCreight

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Anodized Aluminum Chainmail Shirt

Anodized Aluminum Chainmail Shirt

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Chainmail Hauberk Steel Shirt Chain Mail LOTR SCA

Chainmail Hauberk Steel Shirt Chain Mail LOTR SCA

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ISO 13999-1:1999, Protective clothing -- Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives -- Part 1: Chain-mail gloves and arm guards by ISO TC 94/SC 13/WG 5

ISO 13999-1:1999, Protective clothing -- Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives -- Part 1: Chain-mail gloves and arm guards by ISO TC 94/SC 13/WG 5

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ISO 13999-2:2003, Protective clothing - Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives - Part 2: Gloves and arm guards made of material other than chain mail by ISO/TC 94/SC 13

ISO 13999-2:2003, Protective clothing - Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives - Part 2: Gloves and arm guards made of material other than chain mail by ISO/TC 94/SC 13

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Medieval Full-Size METAL CHAIN MAIL Armor SHIRT & HOOD Suit European Chainmaille Costume

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Knights Chainmail Headpiece

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  • jimmyworldstar Dec 11, 2011 @ 3:25 pm | delete
    This is great for Renaissance fairs or historical re-enactments. I can't imagine having to wear that though, it must've been real exhausting and heavy for the people who had to wear it.
  • ChrisGray Sep 16, 2011 @ 2:55 pm | delete
    Wow, there's some awesome stuff here. Doesn't your 'tash get caught in the mail rings though? Ouch!
  • wayne_luvinlife Jul 10, 2011 @ 12:40 am | delete
    My wife and I love anything medieval or of the renaissance period, she make renaissance dresses and outfits and sells them on esty. thanks for sharing! loved the lens!
  • julietarot Jul 1, 2011 @ 12:51 pm | delete
    Brilliant lens! I love the fact that you make the chainmail ..and live in the woods with a proper knight in shining chainmail. Love it.
  • zyseosoftware May 9, 2011 @ 3:22 am | delete
    Larp Armor - A good LARP armor incredibly looks awesome, as well as light and comfortable. Plus, it can get you some maximum armor points. Actually, there are lots of different LARP armors available on the market these days like Chainmail armor, Leather armor, Polyurethane armor, Plastic armor, Chest & back armor, Helmets, Arm armor and Leg armor.
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