Haubergeon, unriveted, spring steel 8 mm

Product description

The hauberk is crafted from 1,6 mm thick butted round rings with an inner diameter of 8 mm. The rings are handwoven in a four-in-one pattern. The hauberk has mid-length sleeves and reaches just over the hip.

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. As such, they were also well-suited to wearing under armour.

Armour parts can be easily attached to the shoulders and arms of the haubergeon with leather laces.

The haubergeon is available in sizes M, L and XL. The chest circumference is measured including a gambeson.