Chain mail Historical overview.

Chain mail was already used in antiquity. In Rome, it was called lorica hamata. In the early Middle Ages, it initially had the form of a short-sleeved shirt with a short sleeve to mid-thigh. And the rings that were used for its production are about 7 to even 14 mm. Later, the form of chain mail evolved to cover an increasingly large area. The sleeves became longer, it reached the knees, at the peak of its splendor in the 13th century. The medieval knight practically from head to toe was dressed in chain mail, an integrated hood, mittens and chain mail leggings completed the knight's armament. In later centuries, chain mail was used to cover more sensitive places that were not covered by plate armour. In the Renaissance, chainmail took on a rather "light" form, the rings were much smaller, often only 5mm in diameter, and additional elements included a misiurka, a chainmail head cover.

Chain mail today.

Today chain mail is made of much better quality steel. In the Middle Ages, mainly bloomery iron of poor porous quality with a large amount of impurities was used. The most popular chainmail available on wojmir.pl made of 9mm flat rings riveted alternately with punched rings. This form of chain mail was often found in the Middle Ages. The time of execution was shortened and full circles were added in every second row for greater durability. My chainmails are beautifully reproduced medieval replicas. I invite you to buy them.