Lot 1156
A heavy German mail shirt, circa 1500
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A106aw | Live auction | 581 Lots
Hammer price € 9,000
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Dense mesh of flat riveted rings. Short collar with small slit at the front, the upper border decorated with a row of riveted brass rings. Long sleeves, the lower third made of lighter mesh, skirt with slit at the front. The sleeves and lower border with continuous dagged edges of riveted brass rings. Minor flaw on the chest, the dagged edges partly with flaws or incomplete. Length approx. 95 cm. Rare, heavy mail shirt of high quality.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?
