chainmail aventail made of unriveted rings, burnished, Ø 8 mm
This chainmail aventail was made from unriveted rings. The surface of the rings was burnished, which is why they offer a certain protection against rust. The braiding is 4 in 1.
In the Middle Ages, chainmail aventail were attached to helmets, such as nose-type helmets, or above all to late medieval pelvic caps. They were worn as additional neck and shoulder protection.
The rim was made of thick cowhide, which was sewn to the chain mesh. The fastening holes for the helmet must be made by the customer himself.
Details of the chainmail aventaill:
Ring inner diameter: approx. 8 mm
Ring thickness: approx. 1.6 mm
Material: steel, burnished (slightly oiled)
length of the leather piece: ca. 55 cm
Weight: approx. 3,5 kg
Scope of supply: 1x chainmail aventail made of unriveted rings, burnished, Ø 8 mm
