Category talk:Maille

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  • is the diameter referred to the I.D. or E.D.? Should be clear. +Wiglaf (talk)
  • Good question - I can't remember! User:Benedict
  • Note: need to look at round- vs wedge-riveted maille. From memory round is more preferred earlier on, and wedge more preferred later. I think I have an email exchange with Mark at Cap-a-pie on this. User:Benedict (talk)


  • all mail with ring size to thickness ratios greater than approximately 9 to 1. i.e. width-of-wire to thickness-of-wire? Unclear.+Wiglaf (talk)

Why is butted mail allowed when it's inauthentic?

JC: the Vimose find predates our period - it is 4th to 5th century.

JC: there is a fragment find from Aarhus, Denmark, dated to the Viking age. Was found with spur and bridle. https://bispetorvet.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/rc3b8ngten-ringbrynje.jpg