Chain Mail Collection (page 6)

The 1066 pageant, at Powdermilll Lane, Battle, Sussex, to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. A knight on horseback charges his opponent during the jousting tournament

Leif Erikson, Discoverer of America Postcard. ca. 1916, Leif Erikson, Discoverer of America Postcard

Roman auxiliary military, cavalry, mid 1st century, drawing
Ancient Rome. Roman auxiliary military. Cavalry. Mid 1st century. Color illustration

Heavy infantry and alite Sacred Band cavalry, drawing
Carthaginian empire. Heavy infantry and A

Mediaeval soldier re-enactment
Military history. Two re-enactment enthusiasts dressed in mediaeval Caucasian helmets. Photographed at the 2010 Steppe Damascene festival at Stavropol, Russia

3D printed chain mail C014 / 0276
3D printed chain mail. Section of intricately designed chainmail-like material made using the process of stereolithography

3D printed chain mail C014 / 0272
3D printed chain mail. Close-up of chainmail material made using the process of stereolithography. Stereolithography (or optical fabrication) is an additive manufacturing (3D printing)

WARRIOR, 11th CENTURY. A medieval warrior of the 11th century. Line engraving

SCOTLAND: BERWICK, 1296. King Edward I of England at the taking of Berwick, Scotland, in 1296. Wood engraving, 19th century

WARRIOR, 12th CENTURY. A medieval warrior of the 12th century. Line engraving

WILLIAM II (1056-1100). Called William Rufus. King of England, 1087-1100. Aquatint, English, 1798

PHILIP II (1165-1223). Known as Philip Augustus. King of France, 1180-1223. Steel engraving, French, 19th century

SIMON DE MONTFORT (1160-1218). English statesman and soldier. Earl of Leicester and Count of Toulouse. The death of Simon de Montfort at the siege of Toulouse, France, 1218

TANCRED (1078?-1112). Norman soldier, hero and crusader. Line engraving after a miniature in an early 12th century French Psalter

GERMAN KNIGHT. Knight on horseback. Wood engraving after a 13th century German manuscript

WARRIOR, 10th CENTURY. A medieval warrior of the 10th century. Line engraving

CROSSBOWMAN, 15th CENTURY. A 15th century crossbowman. Line engraving, French, 18th century

SHAKESPEARE: KING HENRY IV. King Henry IV of England, Prince Hal, and Prince John of Lancaster prepare to battle with the rebels in Act V, scene 1 of Shakespeares " King Henry IV

MEDIEVAL WARFARE. Siege of a town in the 14th century. Wood engraving, 19th century

ST. PAUL: CONVERSION. The conversion of St. Paul (Acts 9: 3-5). Wood engraving, 19th century, after Gustave Dor
ST. PAUL: CONVERSION. The conversion of St. Paul (Acts 9:3-5). Wood engraving, 19th century, after Gustave Dor

SCOTLAND: BERWICK: 1296. King Edward I at the taking of Berwick, Scotland, in 1296. Wood engraving, 19th century

JOHN (1167-1216). King of England, 1199-1216. King John signing the Magna Carta at Runnymede, England, 15 June 1215. Steel engraving, American, 1870

SIGNING MAGNA CARTA, 1215. Signing the Magna Carta in Runnymede, June 15, 1215. Steel engraving, American, 1870

KING WILLIAM I (1027-1087) of England. Known as William the Conqueror, reviewing his army on his arrival in England, 1066. Wood engraving, 19th century, after Alphonse de Neuville

Medieval jousting event, Cornwall
A medieval jousting event taking place in Cornwall, with a large crowd of spectators. A jouster gallops along, aiming his jousting pole at a metal target in the shape of a man. Date: circa 1980s

Armourer at Work
An armourer hammering a metal helmet. Date: 1930s

Militaria - on blue cloth
An assemblage of British Militaria, including swords, hats, a belt, plumes, crests, chainmail, colours, epaulettes, a bearskin and a cutlass. Photograph by Malcolm Greensmith

Saxon Military Dress C8
Anglo-Saxon king in martial habit wears a shirt of chainmail over a tunic & hose. His Armour Bearer wears a Phyrigian cap, hose & short tunic with a girdle. Date: 8th century

Costume / Men / Pikeman 9C
A Spanish pikeman in chainmail, carrying a pike, a club and a sword

Louis IX, King of France (reigned 1226-1270), also known as Saint Louis, crusader in the Holy Land. Seen here in military dress with his arms raised in prayer to heaven

St George and Dragon
SAINT GEORGE seen here on his white horse, with the unfortunate dragon in a separate panel below

Medieval parade, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Middle Ages festival held on 7th August, Port de La Flotte, Ile de Re, Charente Maritime, France, Europe

Chevalier / 14th C
A chevalier in full armour: chainmail, helmet, shield and sword

Saxon Infantry / 14th C
A fully armed Saxon infantryman in armour and helmet, with a dagger at his belt and a heavy sword in his hand

Chevalier / 14th C / Armour
A fully armed horseman in chainmail and helmet, carrying a shield and brandishing a sword

COSTUME / 1000 AD
A medieval knight and his wife: he wears chainmail and carries a shield; she wears a richly jewelled costume

Edward I / Horse / Anon Eng
EDWARD I (LONGSHANKS) King of England (1272-1307) in armour, on horseback

Britannia in photographers studio
A woman poses as Britannia in a photographers studio

King Edred
KING EDRED King of England (reigned 946-955)

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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.