The need for plate armor decreased significantly after the historic fall of the Western Empire. In most regions, mail armor became a replacement, primarily for nobility, chieftains and wealthier soldiers in the beginning. A piece such as this Chainmail Full Sleeve-Steel would have been considered quite a prized commodity because of the expense and time it would have required making it. In fact, a suit could cost the equivalent of a small house or 12 milk cows.

Made from 16-gauge mild steel, this 36-inch long butted round chainmail shirt is an affordable and practical piece for role-playing or simply to use as a costume. It comfortably fits up to a 44-inch chest that has been measured over a gambeson.

Finish: Zinc Plated Construction: Butted Material: 16-gauge Mild Steel Ring Internal Diameter: 8mm Ring Type: Round Wire

This item is currently out of stock and on backorder. If you place your order now it will ship when it becomes available.