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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 beneath the coif.
The coif is constructed from 1,8 mm wide flat rings with an inner diameter of 8 mm. They are woven in a four-in-one pattern and subsequently riveted with wedge rivets. They weigh approx. 2,5 kg.
Product details
Product details:
Maximum head circumference: 67 cm;
Type of steel: Spring steel;
Steel thickness: 1.8 mm;
Inner diameter: 8 mm;
Riveted: Flat rings, wedge shaped rivets;
Weaving method: 4:1 construction;
Based on a historic original? Yes;
Shipping weight (grams): 3000
