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Product description
The chainmail coif appeared at least as early as the 11th century AD. Chainmail coifs were worn either on their own or beneath a helmet. Many depictions, such as those in the Morgan Bible from 1250, show the chainmail coif fitting closely around the head. Leather laces were sometimes employed at the top to improve the fit, whilst additional laces could fasten the lower edge of the coif to the gambeson or hauberk, keeping the coif securely in place. For added comfort, a textile cap or arming cap could be worn underneath the coif.
The coif is crafted from 1,6 mm thick bronzed butted round rings with an inner diameter of 9 mm. These are woven four in one. The coif has a triangular visor and weighs approx. 2,1 kg.
Product details
Product details:
Maximum head circumference: 67 cm;
Steel type: 5500 carbon steel;
Steel thickness: 1.6 mm;
Inner diameter: 8 mm;
Riveted: Unrivetted;
Weaving method: 4:1 construction;
Weight: 2.1 kg;
Based on a historic original? Yes;
Shipping weight (grams): 3000
