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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 chainmail coif has been based on originals from the (early) Middle Ages, as seen on medieval works of art such as illuminated manuscripts. Crafted from aluminium, it is particularly low in weight. The aluminium is blackened as extra protection against moisture. The coif is constructed from riveted flat chainmail rings. The rings have a circumference of 1.27 cm, traditionally woven in the 4-1 pattern. Owing to its low weight, this coif is well-suited to historical costumes.
