Mail armor was the predominant form of metal body defense for European knights until about 1350. The term derives from the Old French word maille (mesh), implying a protective textile. Each mail garment was constructed of small linked metal rings and "woven" for a specific part of the body. Mail for the torso is a hauberk and typically reached mid-thigh.
Date: 1400-1450
Provenance: Germany (?)
Materials: Steel, brass
Dimensions: Overall: 76.2 cm (30 in.); Sleeves: 43.2 cm (17 in.); Weight: 11.1 kg (24.47 lbs.)
