RM Chainmail Coif riveted/punched mixed, ID 6mm

RM chain mail coif, riveted/punched mixed, ID 6mm, natural finish
- Very authentic and fully battle-ready -

This mail coif is well sized and fully covers the neck and shoulders. It has an authentic square facial opening. Maille coifs were used from the Dark Ages up to late medieval times, sometimes together with a helmet. We recommend wearing a padded arming cap underneath.

The RM chain maille 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.

Details:
- covers the shoulders
- authentic square facial opening
- inner diameter: 6 mm
- finish: natural
- weight: approx. 3 kg

This is an original ULFBERTH® product.