Product description
This type of hauberk was often used in the Middle Ages. The split makes it easier to use when riding a horse, and makes movement a little easier. The hauberk has half-long sleeves and is made of mild steel.
The sizes are measured on the chainmail itself. Choose a larger size when in doubt.
Chainmail shirts like these were worn from the 11th century onwards. This type of long chainmail shirt, also called a hauberk, features a split. The split provides extra comfort while riding a horse. 11th-12th century depictions show knights almost exclusively with a split in their hauberks. From the 12th to the 14th century, hauberks were worn both with and without splits.
Leather laces can be used to easily attach chainmail coifs and armor parts to the chainmail shirt. The sleeves can also be tightened around the arm and elbow with leather laces, resulting in less play and more freedom of movement.
Details:
Material: mild steel
Inner diameter: 9 mm
Ring thickness: 1 mm, 4:1 construction
Weight: ca. 7,25 kg (S) / 10,25 kg (M) / 10,95 kg (L) / 12 kg (XL)
Based on a historical original
Transport weight (gram): 8000 *
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
Maintenance & care
Remove rust from your chainmail by rubbing the rings together (just like when hand-washing clothes, but without water). The rings will grind together and the rust will come off.
Which size hauberk should I choose?
When you wear a gambeson, your breast circumference is around 15 cm larger.
Packaged with 100% recycled material
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
