Maille coif with vertical ventail
Construction:
Butted rings
Round wire
16ga. high tensile steel
Zinc plated
Ring internal diameter: 8mm
Inexpensive 12th century Crusader style maille (chain mail) coif with leather-laced ventail to protect the mouth and chin. This is the most economical construction style of maille, as the cost of labor-intensive riveting is avoided. Butted maille has limited historical precedent but is fine for historical costuming and reenactment where strict construction authenticity is not a requirement. It is not recommended for weapons-contact reenactment. Weighs about 8 lbs.
Price: $70
