Mail Shirt

Description

Large rings, riveted, flattened, somewhat worn. Rings relatively lightweight. Round rivets, proud of surface; rectangular rivet holes. 8 mm int. dia, 10 mm ext. Open in front. Sleeves c. 28 cm. Arms enlarge towards the wrists.


Object Information

Date Created:

1400s - early 1500s

Local ID:

2014.842.2

Credit Line:

The John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Materials:

Iron

Period:

Middle Ages

Classification:

Arms and Armor

Rights:

Public Domain Rights