Chainmail coif with square ventail, bronzed, 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 chain mail coif is crafted from 1,6 mm thick mild steel rings with an inner diameter of 8 mm. It has been woven four in one from blackened rings. The coif covers the shoulders and has a square visor that protects the chin, mouth and nose. The visor is lined with leather on the inside. Weight approx. 3,3 kg.