Deepeeka Chainmail

Mail was thought to have been invented by the Celts. The earliest example was found in a Celtic Chieftain's burial in Romania. It was a popular form of defence for the warrior elite of the Viking and Early Medieval periods. It is often (wrongly) referred to as chainmail but this terminology was first introduced by Sir Walter Scott in 1822 in his novel "The Fortunes of Nigel". In the medieval period, it was simply known as "Mail".

The coif was designed to protect the head, neck and shoulders against damage from bladed weapons. It was very effective at doing so - the Royal Armouries have conducted tests with well-made mail and concluded that "it is almost impossible to penetrate using any conventional medieval weapon". The Mail Coif is constructed by hand from hundreds of steel rings and will fit all but the largest of heads. The rings are zinc plated to provide a shiny, maintenance-free finish that is resistant to rust.

This item is crafted using mild steel rings. If you require even greater durability please check our high tensile steel products or our Riveted Chainmail section.

Finish: Zinc plated
Material: 16 gauge Mild Steel
Ring Type: Round / Butted
Diameter: 8mm
Weight: 3.5kg

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the Chainmail Coif - Square Face - Butted Zinc Plated Round Ring Steel with confidence from the UK’s leading chainmail retailer.

Mail was thought to have been invented by the Celts. The earliest example was found in a Celtic Chieftain's burial in Romania. It was a popular form of defence for the warrior elite of the Viking and Early Medieval periods. It is often (wrongly) referred to as chainmail but this terminology was first introduced by Sir Walter Scott in 1822 in his novel "The Fortunes of Nigel". In the medieval period, it was simply known as "Mail".

Chainmail Standards surround and protect the upper chest and throat between the breastplate and helm. This mail Standard is crafted in high tensile steel, and though butted construction has less structural integrity than riveted mail this steel type will provide a sturdier mail garment than mild steel. The mail is attached to a leather collar and it is fastened with 2 buckled leather straps.

Finish: Natural
Material: 16 gauge High Tensile Steel
Ring Type: Round / Butted
Diameter: 8mm
Weight: 812g
Circumference: 60cm
Height: 16cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the Chainmail Standard with confidence from the UK’s leading chainmail retailer.

Belt not included

Our Chainmaille Chausses are constructed from 9mm zinc plated steel rings with an oiled finish. They are constructed in a traditional “4 in 1” pattern and edged with leather. Designed to be worn over a hose or padded leggings. They feature belt loops and are designed to be suspended from a leather belt (not included).

They are a generous size and can be tightened to the legs for a more fitted fit with leather thonging or cord (not included). They are left open at both ends with many people stitching leather soles to the bottom end to complete the period look.

Finish: Zinc Plated
Material: 16 gauge Mild Steel
Ring Type: Round / Butted
Diameter: 9mm
Total Length: 128cm
Rear Leg Length: 71cm 
Top to Ankle: 106cm
Foot: 22cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the Chainmail Chausses (Leggings) - Butted Round Ring Zinc Plated Steel with confidence from the UK’s leading chainmail retailer.

Our Chainmail Coif is handcrafted using riveted steel rings. The rings are uncoated mild steel to provide an authentic finish and covered in a light layer of oil to prevent rust. If you don’t require this level of durability please check our Butted Chainmail section for cheaper prices.

Finish: Natural
Material: 16 gauge Mild Steel
Ring Type: Round / Dome Head Riveted
Diameter: 9mm
Weight: 3.5kg

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the Chainmail Coif - Square Face - Dome Riveted Round Ring Steel with confidence from the UK’s leading chainmail retailer.

Mail was thought to have been invented by the Celts. The earliest example was found in a Celtic Chieftain's burial in Romania. It was a popular form of defence for the warrior elite of the Viking and Early Medieval periods. It is often (wrongly) referred to as chainmail but this terminology was first introduced by Sir Walter Scott in 1822 in his novel "The Fortunes of Nigel". In the medieval period it was simply known as "Mail".

The coif was designed to protect the head, neck and shoulders against damage from bladed weapons. It was very effective at doing so - the Royal Armouries have conducted tests with well-made mail and concluded that "it is almost impossible to penetrate using any conventional medieval weapon". The Mail Coif is constructed by hand from hundreds of steel rings and will fit all but the largest of heads. The rings are uncoated mild steel to provide an authentic finish and covered in a light layer of oil to prevent rust.

This item is crafted using mild steel rings. If you require even greater durability please check our high tensile steel products or our Riveted Chainmail section.

Finish: Natural
Material: 16 gauge Mild Steel
Ring Type: Round / Butted
Diameter: 9.5mm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the Chainmail Coif - Square Face - Butted Round Ring Steel with confidence from the UK’s leading chainmail retailer.

An Aventail is a curtain of chainmail, generally fixed to the bottom edge of a helmet, which protects the neck and shoulders. Our large aventail is constructed from butted high tensile steel rings in a traditional “4 in 1” pattern.

Finish: Natural
Material: 16 gauge High Tensile Steel
Ring Type: Butted / Round
Diameter: 9mm
Weight: 3.348kg
Length (top to base): 38cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the Chainmail Aventail - Butted Round Ring Steel with confidence from the UK’s leading chainmail retailer.

Our Haubergeon is handcrafted using riveted steel rings. The rings are uncoated mild steel to provide an authentic finish and covered in a light layer of oil to prevent rust. If you don’t require this level of durability please check our Butted Chainmail section for cheaper prices. 

Size: Chest measures 60”. Please remember to take your measurements when wearing your gambeson and undergarments.  

Finish: Natural
Material: 18 gauge Mild Steel
Ring Type: Round / Dome Head Riveted
Diameter: 9mm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the Chainmail Haubergeon - Half Sleeve - Dome Head Riveted Round Ring Steel with confidence from the UK’s leading chainmail retailer.

Our Haubergeon is hand crafted using riveted steel rings. The rings are uncoated mild steel to provide an authentic finish and covered in a light layer of oil to prevent rust. If you don’t require this level of durability please check our Butted Chainmail section for cheaper prices.

Finish: Natural
Material: 18 gauge Mild Steel
Ring Type: Round / Dome Head Riveted
Diameter: 9mm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the Chainmail Haubergeon - Half Sleeve - Dome Head Riveted Round Ring Steel with confidence from the UK’s leading chainmail retailer.

Our Haubergeon is handcrafted using riveted steel rings. The rings are uncoated mild steel to provide an authentic finish and covered in a light layer of oil to prevent rust. If you don’t require this level of durability please check our Butted Chainmail section for cheaper prices.

Size: Chest measures 40”. Please remember to take your measurements when wearing your gambeson and undergarments.

Finish: Natural
Material: 18 gauge Mild Steel
Ring Type: Round / Dome Head Riveted
Diameter: 9mm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the Chainmail Haubergeon - Half Sleeve - Dome Head Riveted Round Ring Steel with confidence from the UK’s leading chainmail retailer.