Chainmail Half-Sleeve Haubergeon – Dome Riveted Stainless Steel Flat Rings Alternating with Solid Flat Rings – Lord of Battles

This half-sleeve haubergeon is made from stainless steel flat rings that have been dome riveted and these alternate with solid flat rings. The rings are 9 mm stainless steel with a darkened finish. This type of construction was used historically to make the creation of mail armor more efficient and quick by cutting the amount of riveting required by half. This not only sped up the creation of the armor, but also cut down on the overall cost. Solid rings could be crafted with a die and punch and simply linked with open flat rings before riveting.

IMPORTANT SIZING TIP: To accurately measure whether you will comfortably fit into this coat of mail it is necessary to first wear the clothing or padded gambeson that you intend to wear beneath the chainmail. Then measure your chest size over these additional layers. This way the additional width of your chest with these accumulated layers is accounted for when determining if the mail will fit properly. If in doubt it is best to order one size larger as it will be easier to don; also, wearing mail that is too tight can restrict the proper expansion of your chest when breathing.