Medieval Chainmail Aventail Dome Riveted Flat Ring and Alternating 9 mm

This chainmail aventail, designed to protects the throat and lower face while giving flexibility and authentic medieval style. Built for serious historical armour enthusiasts, this piece has both structural integrity and period accuracy. Authentic Medieval Protection: The medieval aventail was traditionally attached to a bascinet helmet using vervells and a leather cord, for a flexible and protective curtain of mail around the neck and shoulders. Its purpose was to shield vulnerable gaps between helmet and torso armour. Ring Construction: 9 mm 17 Gauge:  This riveted chainmail aventail is constructed from: 9 mm flat rings 17 gauge mild steel Dome riveted construction Alternating flat solid rings Traditional FOUR-IN-ONE weave The dome-riveted rings give significantly greater strength compared to butted mail. Alternating flat solid rings reduce the risk of ring separation under strain. Forged from 17 gauge mild steel, this aventail chainmail provides: Impact resistance Period-correct weight and feel Durability for repeated use CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Wipe dry after use Apply light oil to prevent rust , the aventail arrives with a light coat of oil on it to prevent rust during shipping Store in a dry place Note: Our chainmail is meticulously handcrafted, link by link, from thousands of interlinked rings, for exceptional historical accuracy, strength, and unmistakable artistry of traditional methods. As each piece is assembled by hand, you may occasionally notice a rivet that sits slightly proud, feels subtly looser than others, or even a missing ring. Such small variations are a natural hallmark of genuine, artisan-made mail, just as in the Middle Ages, and show the human care invested. Any adjustment, if needed, can be easily made using basic pliers and a spare ring.