29th Jun, 2011 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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**A MAIL SHIRT
**A MAIL SHIRT, 17TH/18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY TURKISH
formed of rows of large riveted and butted iron rings, extending to the knees, vented at the back and front, a pair of full-length sleeves (minor losses), an additional panel of mail at the back for the lower neck, complete with an early leather and fabric collar and leather laces for closure: on a mannequin with wooden stand
Sold for £800
**A MAIL SHIRT, 17TH/18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY TURKISH
formed of rows of large riveted and butted iron rings, extending to the knees, vented at the back and front, a pair of full-length sleeves (minor losses), an additional panel of mail at the back for the lower neck, complete with an early leather and fabric collar and leather laces for closure: on a mannequin with wooden stand
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 29th Jun, 2011
