Mail

A primer for the newbie interested in learning the simplest form of mail -- butted rings in the European style of 4-in-1.

This comprehens ive report represents a landmark in the publicatio n of medieval finds from excavation s in York. It encompasse s very large assemblage s of medieval artefacts of a wide variety of materials, including iron, non-ferrou s metal, stone, jet, amber, fired clay, glass and textile. These were recovered from four major sites in York.

Selected illustrati ons from the Mendel Hausbuch, depicting 15th and early 16th century craftsmen at work.

The illustrati ons from the Mendel and Landauer Housebooks , indexed by profession and with lists of items found in each illustrati on.

A pattern for the manufacture of 12th and 13th century European hauberks.

A history of mail armor, with medieval illustrati ons and examples.

An ongoing site with articles and links on armour as it applies to the Middle Ages, the SCA and to SCA combat.

A gallery of photos taken during a trip to the museum, including a folding table (1480-1500); casting molds; a brooch; some wooden combs; six candlesticks (14th-15th centuries); a clasp (13th century); belts (14th and 15th centuries); carvings in ivory and wood; a pig-face bascinet; a mail shirt; a 14th century dagger and some sword pommels; and a chest, stool, and bed at the Design Museum.

by Guillaume of Dublin

The purpose of this class is to learn about the materials, tools, and assembly techniques involved in the construction of riveted mail armor.