Chain Mail Collection

William Wallace - statue in Aberdeen
A statue of William Wallace (1270 - 1305) in Aberdeen, Scotland erected in 1888. A Scottish knight and landowner who is known for leading a resistance during the Wars of Scottish Independence

King Ethelred II The Unready
ETHELRED II The Unready King of England (reigned 978-1013 and 1014-1016)

Costume / Men / Chevalier 13
A chevalier of the Crusades, in chainmail and white tunic with red cross; he carries a spear and a heavy sword

Cantwell Fada, c. 1330 (limestone)
MFI314744 Cantwell Fada, c.1330 (limestone) by Irish School; height: 242.6 cm; Church of Kilfane, nr. Thomastown, County Kilkenny

Normandy Duke Rollo
ROLLO, DUKE OF NORMANDY Norse invader of France who, preferring the climate to that of the North, establishes himself in France

La Marseillaise, detail from the eastern face of the Arc de Triomphe, 1832-35 (stone)
XIR65818 La Marseillaise, detail from the eastern face of the Arc de Triomphe, 1832-35 (stone) by Rude, Francois (1784-1855); Arc de Triomphe, Paris

Knight Templar Effigy
The effigy of a Knight Templar in a niche in the south wall of St Marys Church in Walkern Hertfordshire. The knight is probably William de Lanvalei II

A Condottiere, 1871-72. Creator: Frederic Leighton
A Condottiere, 1871-72

King William as represented on his seal, (1870). A wood engraving showing William the Conqueror (1028-1087) from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix

Pembroke / William Marshal
William Marshal 1st Earl of Pembroke Crusader

Deer farming, trimming Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) joint, close-up of hands with chainmail gloves, England, january

Salisbury / W Longespee
Effigy of William Longuespee, 1st Earl of Salisbury in Salisbury Cathedral

Costume / 13th C Nobility
A medieval nobleman and his wife: he wears armour and carries a sword; her plain white dress is decorated with embroidery and ermine

Squire carrying a broadsword and a knight, 12th century - Squire carrying a broadsword and a knight, 12th century
NWI4957380 Squire carrying a broadsword and a knight, 12th century - Squire carrying a broadsword and a knight, 12th century.; (add.info.: Squire carrying a broadsword and a knight)

Costume of Albrecht von Hohenlohe, died 1319, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912605 Costume of Albrecht von Hohenlohe, died 1319, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costume of Albrecht von Hohenlohe, died 1319)

Brass rubbing of a knight in armour, 1949. Creator: John Woodcock
Brass rubbing of a knight in armour, 1949. Knight wearing a helmet with chain mail: rubbing taken from a tomb in a church

'Caucasian Prince in Chain Armour, and attendant; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Caucasian Prince in Chain Armour, and attendant; The Caucasus, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Valkyrie, 1865. Creator: Peter Nicolai Arbo
Valkyrie, 1865

Officer of Sesghian(?) Regt, St Petersburg, between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Officer of Sesghian(?) Regt, St Petersburg, between 1870 and 1886

Front of Mail Breech, Europe, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Front of Mail Breech, Europe, 15th century

Jean Marsh as Morgaine whilst on location filming for the Dr Who story Battlefield. 16th May 1989 Picture taken at Hambleton and Rutland Water, East Midlands

The death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1944). Creator: Unknown
The death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1944). The Latin reads: Harold Rex Interfectus Est - King Harold is killed

The Passing of King Arthur, 1874. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
The Passing of King Arthur, 1874. A melodramatic depiction of Arthurs death scene. A bearded man (William Warder) in profile

King Arthur, September 1874. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
King Arthur, September 1874. A photograph of the torso and head in profile of a bearded and long-haired knight (William Warder) with helmet and chainmail gripping a sword

Saint Michael, 1450-1500. Creator: Master of Belmonte
Saint Michael, 1450-1500

Bayeux Tapestry - Battle of Hastings
"Vintage engraving showing a detail of the Bayeux Tapestry, the Battle of Hastings and the Death of King Harold."

Thomas Gifford of Leckhampton
3780361 Thomas Gifford of Leckhampton; (add.info.: Thomas Gifford of Leckhampton, wearing a doublet and full armour complete with shield and sword particular to his knighthood. Dates unknown: approx)

Count Berenguer III Raising the Standard of Barcelona on the Tower of Foix Castle, 1857 (oil on canvas)
IND125142 Count Berenguer III Raising the Standard of Barcelona on the Tower of Foix Castle, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Fortuny y Carbo (Fortuny i Marsal)

Alexander Nevsky (1220-63) Duke of Novgorod, Grand Duke of Vladimir (oil on canvas)
BAL231450 Alexander Nevsky (1220-63) Duke of Novgorod, Grand Duke of Vladimir (oil on canvas) by Kulikov, Afanasiy Yefremovich (1884-1949); 135x100 cm; Regional Art Museum, Kaluga

Ms Hunter 229 f. 54v A Mailed Crusader, detail from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
GUL176501 Ms Hunter 229 f.54v A Mailed Crusader, detail from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School

Barbute (from the Venetian Garrrison at Chalcis), North Italy, c. 1350-1420 (iron)
491090 Barbute (from the Venetian Garrrison at Chalcis), North Italy, c.1350-1420 (iron) by Italian School, (15th century); h:29.00 w:21.00 d:25.00 Wt: 1.58 kg Sleeves - l

Protector Deity Begtse Chen, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Protector Deity Begtse Chen, 19th century

Iwai Kumesaburo in the Role of Lady Tomoe, 1797. Creator: Utagawa Kunimasa
Iwai Kumesaburo in the Role of Lady Tomoe, 1797

Miniature Evening Purse, Russia, c. 1890 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Miniature Evening Purse, Russia, c. 1890/1900

Mail Shirt, India, 18th century (?). Creator: Unknown
Mail Shirt, India, 18th century (?)

Mail Shirt, India, 17th century (?). Creator: Unknown
Mail Shirt, India, 17th century (?)

Mail Standard (Collar), Germany, 1450 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
Mail Standard (Collar), Germany, 1450/1500

Mail Cape (Bishops Mantle), Germany, 1520 / 70. Creator: Unknown
Mail Cape (Bishops Mantle), Germany, 1520/70

Collar of Mail, Europe, late 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Collar of Mail, Europe, late 15th century

Pair of Mail Sleeves, , 1550 / 1600. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Mail Sleeves, , 1550/1600

Shirt of Mail, Europe, c. 1400 (?). Creator: Unknown
Shirt of Mail, Europe, c. 1400 (?)

Mail Shirt, Europe, first half of 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Mail Shirt, Europe, first half of 16th century

Mail Breeches, Germany, late 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Mail Breeches, Germany, late 15th century

Alessandro de Medici, 1534 / 35. Creator: Jacopo Pontormo
Alessandro de Medici, 1534/35

The Countess, from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538. Creator: Hans Lützelburger
The Countess, from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538

Danjuro V, in chain-mail, 1786 (?). Creator: Shunsho
Danjuro V, in chain-mail, 1786 (?)

King Arthur, 1874. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
King Arthur, 1874. A work made of albumen print

Brigandine armour with helmet, late 15th Century (photo)
620151 Brigandine armour with helmet, late 15th Century (photo) by Spanish School, (15th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; Spanish, out of copyright

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"Unbreakable Legacy: Tracing the Threads through History" From the towering statue of William Wallace in Aberdeen to the enigmatic King Ethelred II The Unready, it has woven its way into the annals of time. This ancient armor, crafted link by link, holds tales of valor and chivalry. Intricate costumes donned by men resembling Chevalier 13 transport us back to an era where honor was paramount and battles were fought with steel-clad bodies. A glimpse at La Marseillaise on the Arc de Triomphe reveals a stone-carved testament to France's indomitable spirit. Across the English Channel, Normandy Duke Rollo's knights clinked their chain mail as they rode fearlessly into battle. Even in peaceful times, hands adorned with chainmail gloves meticulously trimmed Red Deer joints on English deer farms. The effigy of a Knight Templar stands stoically, reminding us of their unwavering devotion to protect sacred relics. Frederic Leighton's portrayal captures a Condottiere's fierce determination amidst conflict in 1871-72. King William's seal showcases his regal presence embellished with chain mail motifs - a symbol of authority and strength. Pembroke's celebrated hero William Marshal and Salisbury's W Longespee both wore this protective armor as they etched their names into history. As we delve deeper into medieval nobility costume from the 13th century, we uncover layers upon layers of intricate craftsmanship that defined power and prestige. Chain mail endures as more than just metal rings interlocked; it represents an enduring legacy passed down through generations. Its timeless allure continues to captivate our imagination while preserving stories that resonate across centuries.