Hauberk Chain Tunic with Long Sleeves, Riveted Flat Rings Alternate with Solid Rings, Ø9mm, Mild Steel, Black

Blackened Chainmail Hauberk: Durability and Style for the True Warrior

How Can You Use This Blackened Chainmail Hauberk?

This robust chainmail hauberk, a classic form of mail armour, is the ideal choice for anyone seeking dependable protection with a distinctive style. It's perfectly suited for:

• Historical Reenactment & Living History: Feel the authentic weight of true knight's armour. This hauberk offers protection and an authentic look for battle reenactments and tournaments. An excellent choice for your medieval armour kit.
• LARP (Live Action Role Play): Complete your costume as a dark knight, a fearsome raider, or a fantasy warrior. The blackened finish will enhance your character's persona while offering crucial protection. Ideal for any serious LARP armour.
• Cosplay: Portray characters from your favourite games and films with maximum fidelity. This chain mail shirt will add that essential, authentic detail to your knight costume.
• Theatre and Film Productions: An indispensable element for costumes requiring historical accuracy or a specific dark aesthetic.
• Display and Collection: An imposing piece to adorn your home or club room, reminiscent of the age of valiant combatants.

For the best weight distribution and comfort, we recommend wearing this hauberk with a sturdy leather belt. This transfers part of its weight from your shoulders to your hips, allowing for easier movement and greater endurance while in full armour.

A Glimpse into History: Chainmail Armour and Its Significance

Chainmail was the dominant form of warrior protection for many centuries, from the Celts and Romans to medieval knights. While the blackening of steel was known, its use in armour became more widespread in later periods, not only for its aesthetic appeal but also as a form of corrosion resistance. The hauberk, a long chainmail shirt reaching to the knees or even lower, was standard equipment for a heavily armed medieval warrior.

Quality That Won't Fail You: Advantages of Material and Construction

Material: Blackened Steel (Mild Steel)

This hauberk is crafted from strong steel rings (mild steel) with a wire thickness of approximately 1.15mm (17 gauge). The blackened finish not only gives the armour a formidable and authentic look but also provides additional protection against rust compared to untreated iron. This makes it a durable piece of combat protection.

Construction: Flat Riveted and Solid Rings in a 4-in-1 Pattern, 9mm ID

The combination of riveted and solid (punched) flat rings ensures the exceptional durability of this piece of armour.

• Riveted Flat Rings: Each ring is overlapped at the join and secured with a round rivet, ensuring it won't open upon impact. This is key for reliable battle ready armour.
• Alternating with Solid Flat Rings: Solid, un-split flat rings are woven between the riveted ones, dramatically increasing the overall strength and resistance of the mail to tearing or piercing.
• 4-in-1 Weave: The traditional and proven pattern where each ring is interlinked with four others, providing an optimal balance between protection and flexibility.
• 9mm Flat Rings: The internal diameter of approximately 9mm for the rings offers a good compromise between coverage density and weight. Flat rings lie closer together than round rings, providing more continuous protection.

An Interesting Historical Fact About Chainmail Armour

Did you know that some suits of chainmail could be so highly valued that they were mentioned in wills and passed down as family treasures? For instance, the 1380 inventory of King Charles V of France lists several chainmail shirts, some adorned with gold or silver, attesting to their high value not just as protection but also as status symbols.

Caring for Your Blackened Chainmail Hauberk

To ensure your blackened chainmail armour maintains its beauty and functionality, give it the proper care:

1. Storage: Keep the hauberk in a dry place. Ideally, hang it on a broad hanger or a dedicated armour stand to prevent deformation and allow air circulation.
2. Cleaning After Use: After each wearing, especially if you've perspired or the armour has become damp, dry it thoroughly. Use a dry cloth to wipe the surface.
3. Protecting the Blackened Finish: The blackening offers some rust resistance but isn't entirely foolproof. Occasional light oiling (e.g., with gun oil or a similar preservative) is beneficial, especially if the armour won't be used for an extended period or is stored in a humid environment. Apply a thin layer of oil and wipe off any excess.
4. Removing Any Rust: If rust should appear despite the blackening (for example, on damaged areas), carefully remove it with very fine steel wool (being gentle to avoid damaging the surrounding blackened surface) and then conserve the spot with oil.

This Chainmail Hauberk is a quality product by Lord Of Battles®, ready to become your trusted protection and pride. Choose the correct size (M, L, XL, XXL – please see the supplementary image for measurements) and step forth into adventure!