coif with square neckline bronzed 8 mm

coif with square neckline bronzed 8 mmThe chainmail coif appeared at least as early as the 11th century AD. Chainmail coifs were worn either on their own or beneath a helmet. Many depictions, such as those in the Morgan Bible from 1250, show the chainmail coif fitting closely around the head. Leather laces were sometimes employed at the top to improve the fit, whilst additional laces could fasten the lower edge of the coif to the gambeson or hauberk, keeping the coif securely in place.

The chain mail skirt is constructed from round rings riveted with round rivets and flat punched rings

the Wallace Collection in London

Crafted entirely by hand

The coif is constructed from 1

They are woven in a four-in-one pattern and subsequently riveted with wedge rivets

a textile cap or arming cap could be worn beneath the coif

sick or wounded pilgrims

Pixanes were sewn to the gambeson and were typically worn beneath the suit of armour

the set can be readily attached to the lorica hamata

Camails were commonly worn until the mid-15th century

The length of the strap is 54 cm

6 mm thick untreated round rings with an inner diameter of 8 mm