Chainmail Shirt, Full
Full size chainmail shirt is longbody and made of lightweight aluminum links. This is great for horseback but probably bad for hard combat practice or jousting. Much more comfortable to wear for long periods than steel. Shipping weight is about 12 pounds. 10 mm Aluminum Links Product weight: 8 lbs Length: 36" Accommodates waist up to 34" ...
Breast Plate Armor, Adult
Adult sized body armor for the knight errant, for display or for fun. Estimated ship weight is 20 pounds, product weight is over 15 pounds. 16 Gauge Carbon Steel Construction Height: 18" Imported ...
Gladiator Helmet
This light, sturdy helmet was designed to intimidate ones opponent. Constructed from high quality, heavy 18-gauge, carbon steel. Can actually be worn! Measures 12" x 9" ...
Chainmail Haubergeo Shirt: Wedged, Riveted
The best armour on the internet. If you had to put your life on the line with armour and chainmail, this would be the best. This Chainmail Haubergeon is a shirt of mid-thigh length with short sleeves made from 10 gauge steel Flat Ring Wedge Riveted with Alternate Solid Rings. Each of these incredible chainmail shirts is painstakingly and skillfu ...
Chainmail Hood
Chainmail hood protects the scalp from cutting injuries in battle. This is for the hood only, not the shirt. Full size 18 inch chainmail hood only Heavy solid steel Weighs approximately 5 pounds Head and neck protector See terms and conditions Shipping weight 7 pounds. Ships out of South Carolina. $49.95 + $8.00 shipping and ha ...
Chain Mail Shirts And Accessories
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Officers Gladiolus
A gladiolus is the longer cousin to the famous gladius. This version would have been an ornate officers sword. Overall Length: 41" Blade Length: 31" Double Edged Blade Material: Stainless Stee ...
$75.00
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Flamburge Sword
Required the use of both hands and a full 53 inches in length, the dreaded Flamburge struck terror into the heart of an adversary. Overall Length: 53" Blade Length: 40" Double Edged Blade Mate ...
$60.00
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Roman Gladius
Roman gladius, famous for its use in the arena. Accurate to several archaeological findings. Overall Length: 29-1/2" Blade Length:19-1/2" Double Edged Blade Material: Polished Stainless Steel ...
$70.00
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Pirate Sword
Everyone should have a pirate cutlass, but that's more of a guideline really. Overall length : 28-1/2" Blade Length: 22" Blade Material: Polished Stainless Steel Handle Material: Antique Gol ...
$60.00
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Braveheart Sword
FREEDOM! Great movie prop sword from the classic movie "Braveheart". Comes with sword and leather scabbard. William Wallace Sword, Leather Antique Bronze Finish New Smaller version Overall Len ...
$45.00
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Gladiator Helmet Spiked
Full head gladiator helmet with spikes. This helmet makes anyone a badass anytime in history. 6.5 pounds. Fancy Gladiator Helmet Full Size Helmet with fantastic detail Hand Made heavy guage Ca ...
$150.00
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Roman Broad Sword (Gladiolus)
This is a Gladiolus, not the diminutive smaller sword, the Gladius, that is favored by Hollywood for use in roman combat and gladitorial games. Finely Detailed Roman Broad Sword Overall Length: ...
$40.00
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Medieval Helmet
Historically accurate soldier's helmet for the European medieval period. Full Size Knights Helmet Solid Stainless Steel Approximate Size 11" X 11" Hardwood Display Stand Included ...
$100.00
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Black Knight Helmet
Features ear protection and chainmail nape guard. Full Size Black Knights Helmet Solid Stainless Steel Black & Gold finished Heavy Steel Chain Mail Neck protector Approximately 9" Diamet ...
$110.00
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Frog/Sword Holder
Use this to hold a sword or dagger. Slide belt through the loop and you are ready to go. Real Leather , Dagger / Broad Sword Frog Width at widest point 5-1/2" Height 8-1/4" Allows you to wea ...
$18.00
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What To Wear For The Serious Reenactor
Chainmail is a type of armor that consists of small metal rings linked together to form a mesh. In many cultures through out history, it has been used for the protection for soldiers, as it had the ability to deflect swords and edged weapons. Over time as weapons of war changed, chainmail evolved too. However, it always remained an important piece of armor because of its enduring ability to defend the wearer.The word 'chainmail' probably originated in the 17th century, from the words maille (French for knitting) or macula (Latin for mesh), and was initially only referred to as mail. Historically, it has been used in Europe, Middle East and even in Asia. It owes its almost universal appeal to its functionality, versatility and protective utility in various conditions and circumstances.
Nowadays, it is found in historical reenactments of various historical periods on stage or on film, or in the meat packing industry where butchers use it as protective gear when working with certain machinery. In some countries, law enforcement officials use protective gear that contains chainmail shirts to protect them against knife attacks, while it is commonly used by scuba divers to protect them from shark bites and by animal control personnel to protect them against animal attacks.
Nowadays, you can find a chainmail shirt made with a variety of different materials like bronze, brass, titanium, aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel and even copper. The use of different materials means that you can find a shirt in different weights, colors and patterns, giving you countless choices. It is no more a practical piece of protective gear, it has evolved into an accessory that people want to own.
When you buy a chainmail shirt, you usually get a bag of extra rings so that if you accidentally damage your chainmail, repairs can be made easily with only the help of needle nose pliers. Since a chainmail shirt does not stretch, you can not put it on like a regular shirt. First, you have to lay the shirt flat on the ground. Then bend over and put both arms into the bottom of the shirt and let your hands find the end of the sleeves. Then stand up and pass your head though the neck hole. The chainmail will slide down your body. If you have long hair, tie up your hair before you wear your chainmail shirt, otherwise your hair could get tangled in the chainmail rings. Make sure you wear a shirt or T-shirt underneath the chainmail or the edges of the rings, if too sharp, could scratch you.
Chainmail shirts come in various sizes. Generally, a large sized chainmail shirt will fit people who wear regular T-Shirts sizes XL and XXL. A medium sized one would fit anyone who wears regular T-Shirts of small, medium or large sizes. Most women would fit the medium size perfectly. Also, the shirt may appear longer on skinny people and shorter in length on overweight people because of the way the chainmail spreads horizontally.
Nowadays, many people use the chainmail shirt as an interesting display item in their home or have it as part of their history or military collection, while others wear it under their armor at the Renaissance Fair or in the SCA. Chainmail gives you flexibility and is tougher than light armor. Usually, when you make a purchase you also receive a coife and the hauberk.
