Product description
Chainmail shirts of this type were worn from the 11th century onwards. The long chainmail shirt, also known as a hauberk, is constructed with a split. The split permits extra comfort whilst riding a horse. 11th–12th century depictions show knights almost exclusively with a split in their hauberks. From the 12th to the 14th century, hauberks were worn both with and without splits.
Leather laces may be employed to attach chainmail coifs and armour parts to the chainmail shirt with ease. The sleeves may also be tightened around the arm and elbow with leather laces, resulting in less play and greater freedom of movement.
