Chain Mail Skirt RM 134x35cm, riveted/punched mixed, ID 6mm
Chain mail skirts were particularly popular in the late Middle Ages, since plate armour dominated during this period and the unprotected areas between the plates were covered with chain mail. More information...
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Chain Mail Skirt RM 134x35cm, riveted/punched mixed, ID 6mm
The RM chain mail type is composed of small rings with an inner diameter of 6 mm only. As per original finds, it is woven with alternate rows of riveted round rings (domed rivet heads) and punched flat rings. Both then and now, the extremely small inner ring diameter has made it possible to manufacture this particular chain mail out of 1 mm steel without impairing its effectiveness, and thereby to achieve a weight reduction of about 30 - 35%.
The common abbreviation for this particular weave is RM (Roman Mail), as it was favoured by the ancient Celts and Romans (Lorica Hamata). However, it remained in use throughout the ages and was commonly worn up to the late Middle Ages.
- Length (around): approx. 134 cm
- Width: approx. 35 cm
- Inner diameter: 6 mm
- Weight: approx. 3.2 kg
- Finish: natural (lightly oiled)
- Type of use: Battle-ready
This is an original ULFBERTH® product.