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Hauberks of this kind were worn by both 9th-century Vikings and 13th-century crusaders. The hauberk is constructed from unriveted round rings. The rings are crafted from mild steel and are woven together in a 4:1 construction, meaning that 1 ring is attached to 4 other rings.
Chainmail shirts of this type were worn from the 11th century onwards. This long chainmail shirt — also known as a hauberk — features a split. The split permits extra comfort whilst riding a horse. Depictions from the 11th and 12th centuries show knights almost exclusively with a split in their hauberks. From the 12th to the 14th century, hauberks were worn both with and without splits.
Leather laces may be employed to attach chainmail coifs and armour parts to the chainmail shirt with ease. The sleeves can also be tightened around the arm and elbow with leather laces, resulting in less play and greater freedom of movement.
