Medieval Mild Steel Butted Chainmail Shirt and Coif Set

"A soldier on campaign learns swiftly that rusted iron is the enemy's ally, stealing your breath and staining your tunic before the trumpet even sounds." Osric, Keeper of the Hearth & Forge

Crafted for the pragmatic campaigner, this full-sleeve hauberk and matching coif offer the formidable presence of traditional mail without the relentless grease and scouring required of untreated iron. Hand-assembled from thousands of 16-gauge mild steel links, each 10mm internal diameter butted ring is balanced to allow generous airflow across the gambeson while keeping the mail supple upon the march.

The true virtue of this set lies in its protective zinc-plated polish. Where raw steel requires daily grease to stave off foul weather, this treated surface turns away moisture, sweat, and damp camp air with ease. It remains clean to the touch, sparing your quilted arming garments from blackened oil stains. The long sleeves safeguard the shoulders and arms through sword strokes and shield work, while the generous coif sits comfortably over an arming cap, falling cleanly over the collarbones or settling beneath a kettle hat.

Intended for LARP skirmishes, historical pageantry, and costume display rather than live-steel blunt combat, this mail requires simple upkeep. After a long day in the field, merely wipe the links dry with a clean cloth and store them in an airy place; harsh abrasives must be avoided to safeguard the finish. Because each ring is set link by link by mortal hands, expect slight honest variance across the weave. Should an errant link part company during your travels, a pair of smith's pliers and a spare ring will right the pattern in moments.