Chainmail Standard – Bishop’s Mantle – Wedge Riveted – Mild Steel Flat Rings alternating with Solid Flat Rings – Lord of Battles
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Overview
Chainmail Standard - Bishop's Mantle - Wedge Riveted - Mild Steel Flat Rings alternating with Solid Flat Rings - Lord of Battles
This mail standard is crafted from flat links of mild steel which are wedge-riveted and these alternate with solid flat rings. The mail has been stitched onto a base of thick leather and can be adjusted to size with its two brass buckles and matching straps. Most hauberks and shirts of mail do not have good protection for the neck - this is necessary to make the shirt fit over the head when donning. This lack of protection for a very important part of the body can be compensated for by simply adding a standard - its mail links and thick leather backing make it very difficult to cut into. If your helmet has no aventail, than it is a good idea to add a standard - if not for the protection, than to make your armored look more complete. It could be combined with a helmet aventail for an even more heavily-armored look with double the protection. Â
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Lord Of Battles
- Country of Origin
- India
- Ring Type
- Flat Ring
- Sizing
- 6 mm
- Material
- Mild Steel
- Gauge
- 18 gauge
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What materials are used in this Bishop's Mantle? Common Question
Mild steel flat rings (wedge-rriveted) alternating with solid flat rings, stitched to a thick leather base with brass buckles and straps.
Q How does it adjust for fit? Common Question
Two brass buckles with leather straps allow the collar to be tightened or loosened around the neck.
Q What gauge is the mail? Common Question
18 gauge mild steel rings.
Q Is it suitable to complement a mail shirt without an aventail? Common Question
Yes. It is designed to add neck protection and complete the look when a hauberk or helmet lacks an aventail.
Q Can it be used for reenactment or costume wear? Common Question
Suitable for historical costume and reenactment where mild-steel mail and leather components are appropriate; always follow event safety rules.
Q Does it come sharpened or require edge care? Common Question
No cutting edges are present—this is mail armor for the neck and shoulders.
Q Who makes it and where is it produced? Common Question
Manufactured by Lord of Battles in India.
Q How should I maintain the mild steel and leather? Common Question
Keep the mail lightly oiled to prevent rust and wipe dry after use; condition the leather periodically with a suitable leather balm.
Q What historical role does a Bishop's Mantle serve? Common Question
It is a mail standard worn over the shoulders and neck to supplement protection where hauberks often leave the throat more exposed.
The Maker
Lord Of Battles
Lord Of Battles offers an ever expanding line of armor and re-enactment gear with an eye towards quality and authenticity. Based in India, these guys have been supplying the European HEMA and re-enactment communities for years through various resellers, but are now taking control of their own brand. Our direct partnership with the factory allows us to offer their products at deep discounts, by cutting out an entire level of markup.
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