coif with square visor 8 mm

coif with square visor 8 mmThe chainmail coif appeared at least as early as the 11th century AD. Chainmail coifs were worn either on their own or beneath a helmet. Many depictions, such as those in the Morgan Bible from 1250, show the chainmail coif fitting closely around the head. Leather laces were sometimes employed at the top to improve the fit, whilst additional laces could fasten the lower edge of the coif to the gambeson or hauberk, keeping the coif securely in place.

the camail emerged — an aventail that was attached to the lower edge of the bascinet helmet and provided protection for the wearer's neck

The pair weighs approximately 4

with a hard leather knee cap for extra security

woven in a four-in-one pattern

The rings are woven four in one and subsequently riveted with wedge rivets

The camail is constructed from 1

to guarantee all pilgrims a safe journey to Jerusalem

and it weighs approximately 3 kg

To make a coif

The rings are woven in a four-in-one pattern

It has a draw weight of approx

their upper width is 60 cm and their lower width is 46 cm