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

phil.reid · 11th July 2021, 02:41 AM

Hi chaps ,
anyone an expert on chainmail?? Got this off a chap who had it off a widow whos hubby collected European arms and what I've seen its was all correct but now have this chainmail shirt, guessing its cavalry, small size 5'5" tops for wearer. bit of damage missing link around skirt, has holes either side near shoulder joints im guessing something strapped through? finer link wing collar , good weight and alot of work in this. Hoping its not a repro butif real idea of pattern , European, Indian??
Any help be wonderful.

Battara · 11th July 2021, 06:01 AM

To me this looks like butted and riveted 6-in-1 European chainmaille. Seems made of steel. Nobility usually owned chainmaille (unless it was taken off dead nobility from the battlefield).

David R · 11th July 2021, 06:45 PM

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

Philip · 13th July 2021, 12:18 AM

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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, 07:18 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.

11th July 2021, 02:41 AM	#1
phil.reid Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 60	European chain mail armour armour chainmail Indian Sub continent??? Hi chaps , anyone an expert on chainmail?? Got this off a chap who had it off a widow whos hubby collected European arms and what I've seen its was all correct but now have this chainmail shirt, guessing its cavalry, small size 5'5" tops for wearer. bit of damage missing link around skirt, has holes either side near shoulder joints im guessing something strapped through? finer link wing collar , good weight and alot of work in this. Hoping its not a repro butif real idea of pattern , European, Indian?? Any help be wonderful. Attached Images

11th July 2021, 06:01 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	To me this looks like butted and riveted 6-in-1 European chainmaille. Seems made of steel. Nobility usually owned chainmaille (unless it was taken off dead nobility from the battlefield).

11th July 2021, 06:45 PM	#3
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	The very wide and square topped split in the skirt makes me think it's Sudanese in origin.

13th July 2021, 07:18 AM	#5
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 427	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.