Chainmail coif with square ventail, untreated, 8 mm

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 1,6 mm thick untreated butted round rings with an inner diameter of 8 mm, woven four into one. The coif has a square visor that protects the chin, mouth and nose. On the inside the visor is covered with leather. It weighs approx. 3,3 kg.