ulfberth chain mail shoulder piece flat rings wedg Middeleeuwse monnikspijen the camail emerged — an

the camail emerged — an aventail that was attached to the lower edge of the bascinet helmet and provided protection for the wearer's neck

These chain mail chausses are crafted from 1

The knives have a length of 57 cm and the blade length is 40 cm

as can also be seen in the Stuttgart Psalter

and it protected the knight against the dust

ulfberth chain mail shoulder piece flat rings wedg Middeleeuwse monnikspijen the camail emerged — anA shoulder piece of this type is also known as a pixane. Pixanes were sewn to the gambeson and were typically worn beneath the suit of armour. As a result, the wearer was also protected at open spots within the suit of armour. The shoulder piece is crafted from flat rings with an inner diameter of 9 mm. The rings are woven in a four in one pattern and subsequently riveted with wedge rivets. The shoulder piece measures 36 x 27 cm and has a neck opening