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Early versions of the hauberk existed in various forms, such as the ringed hauberk where metal rings were sewn onto leather or padded material. Other types included the "rustred" hauberk with overlapping rings, the "macled" coat made of metal plates, and the trellised coat reinforced with nail-heads.
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and includes detailed descriptions of knights' armaments. The hauberk is frequently mentioned as part of the warriors' gear: "For with my own eyes I saw four hundred thousand armed men, clad in their hauberks and many of them with closed helmets, girded with swords whose pommels were of chased gold,
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due to their resemblance to barley grains. The sleeves sometimes only went to the elbow, but often were full arm length, with some covering the hands with a supple glove leather face on the palm of the hand, or even full mail gloves. It was usually thigh or knee length, with a split in the front and
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lover presents him with a dwarf-forged, enchanted hauberk for protection. However, Thiodolf soon learns that the armor weakens his leadership and causes him to falter in battle. Realizing its detrimental effect, he abandons the hauberk, choosing to sacrifice his life to save his people. In the end,
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By the 10th century, the hauberk was common among well-armored warriors, often paired with a helmet. In the 11th and 12th centuries, the hauberk merged with the mail shirt, forming a single protective garment that reached the knees, offering better defense against weapons. Such armor was quite
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Celtic grave, containing a mail hauberk made of butted rings. This type of body armor was widely adopted due to its flexibility and ease of movement compared to other armor types. The Celts are said to have used mail armor, though it was expensive and likely limited to the wealthier members of
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soldiers, both cavalry and infantry, wearing a knee-length version of the hauberk, with three-quarter length sleeves and a split from hem to crotch to allow for easier movement, especially while riding, which evolved from the Carolingian byrnie. Hauberks were likely worn over heavy padded
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expensive due to the cost of materials, such as iron wire, and the time and skill required for its manufacture. As a result, common foot soldiers were rarely equipped with it. By the mid-12th century, hauberks had expanded to include longer sleeves and more protection for the legs.
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likely did not wear full mail trousers, but the hauberk appears to have incorporated cloth or leather inserts that offered comparable protection. Additionally, it included a mail hood that covered the head, neck, and throat, leaving an opening for the face similar to a modern
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or "korazin", featured overlapping metal plates in an imbricated fashion. Eventually, mail hauberks, made entirely of interlocking iron rings, became common. These hauberks were crafted in either single or double mail, where each ring connected to four others.
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Le Morte Darthur / by Syr Thomas Malory; the original edition of William Caxton now reprinted and edited with an introduction and glossary by H. Oskar Sommer; with an essay on Malory's prose style by Andrew
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for neck protection. Initially made from leather to protect the neck and throat, it gradually evolved into more comprehensive armor, incorporating mail and extending to cover the head, neck, and shoulders.
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Hauberks were typically constructed from interlocking metal loops forming a mail shirt. The rings were riveted together piece by piece, forming a complete tissue of iron, and were called
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society, such as chieftains and officers. The armor spread throughout Europe and Asia, becoming a popular form of protection, particularly among the
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A Complete View of the Dress and Habits of the People of England: From the Establishment of the Saxons in Britain to the Present Time
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his people rally to a crushing victory over the Roman forces, ensuring the preservation of their culture and way of life. In Morris'
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began to supplant it. Some knights continued to wear chain hauberks, however, underneath plate armor. It remained in usage until the
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and dating from the 12th century is one of the earliest surviving examples from Central Europe, and was supposedly owned by
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Ancient Armour and Weapons in Europe from the Iron Period of the Northern Nations to the End of the Thirteenth Century
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was also armed with a "coat of mail", weighing five thousand shekels (55 kg (121 lb)), as he confronted
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shirt. The term is usually used to describe a shirt reaching at least to mid-thigh and including sleeves. A
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the shiryon, translated "habergeon" or a "coat of mail," is mentioned as part of the armor of
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back to the groin so the wearer could ride a horse. It sometimes incorporated a hood, or
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An Illustrated History of Arms and Armour: From the Earliest Period to the Present Time
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The Seleucid Army of Antiochus the Great: Weapons, Armour and Tactics
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showing infantry fighting horsemen, with both sides wearing hauberks.
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The Song of Roland: Newly Translated Into English by Jessie Crosland
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of Middle-Earth: William Morris's Influence upon J. R. R. Tolkien
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While lighter than plate armor, a hauberk could be quite heavy.
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he describes: "Gold-hewen helmes, hauberkes, cote-armures".
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Plessis, Jean Charl Du (2022-04-06). "Celtic Armour".
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A History of the Art of War in the Sixteenth Century
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carries the same meaning. It is also related to the
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mail
Celts
Roman legions
medieval warfare
Bayeux Tapestry
Renaissance
plate armor
Old French
hauberc
Frankish
Germanic
halsberg
hals
Old English
Old Norse
Old High German
bergan
Proto-Indo-European
byrne
brynja
Gothic
brunjō
Old Irish
bruinne

David
Morgan Bible
Hebrew Bible
Nehemiah

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