17th century
Mail Shirt, probably Eastern European. Formed of varying size and thickness rings. The rings over the chest are much heavier than those in the skirt and sleeves. Formed of alternate rows of riveted and solid rings. The rings are 3/8in i.d. The rings at the chest are much thicker than those at the edges. The rings have a roughly "wankel" cross section. App. 31 inches long. Opens down the entire front. Details show rings from the collar, chest and skirt.
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