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The hauberk has been designed to be worn without a gambeson. The chain mail is tighter than most models and is therefore well-suited to being worn without padding for extended periods. Under the armpits, the hauberk is constructed with riveted rings, so that the rings are less likely to open accidentally during heavy movements.
Short chainmail shirts such as these were worn by Vikings and others in the early Middle Ages. They remained in use until the 11th century and made a comeback in the second half of the 14th century. From the second half of the 14th century, such short chainmail shirts were called haubergeons, a diminutive of hauberk, or long chainmail shirt. Haubergeons offer optimal protection and greater freedom of movement than the hauberk, and were thus well-suited to wear beneath armour.
Armour parts can be easily attached to the shoulders and arms of the haubergeon with leather laces.
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