European chain mail armour armour chainmail Indian Sub continent???

Philip · 12th July 2021, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by David R

The very wide and square topped split in the skirt makes me think it's Sudanese in origin.

Could it be a "retailored" European hauberk?

Bob A · 13th July 2021, 06:18 AM

Might the split in the skirt involve leg protection on some fashion? Cavalry was mentioned; however, it seems like it might be pretty uncomfortable to wear on horseback, at least without some padding or leather beneath.

13th July 2021, 06:18 AM	#2
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 439	Might the split in the skirt involve leg protection on some fashion? Cavalry was mentioned; however, it seems like it might be pretty uncomfortable to wear on horseback, at least without some padding or leather beneath.