Blackened Mail Armor Shirt Engraving the `Seducer of Seville

the `Seducer of Seville

A tie cord under the chin keeps it secure

The long-cuff construction of these supple

The Grenadiers of the Guard were the most senior Regiment in Napoleon's La Grande Armée

Blackened Mail Armor Shirt Engraving the `Seducer of SevilleThis mail shirt is made from intimidating butted armor which has been blackened for moisture resistance. Reminiscent of the Black Prince, who purposefully let his mail darken to a blackish hue, this shirt features 16 gauge links combined in the "international" pattern. Common to all European mail, the international pattern utilizes 4 links through a 5th. Faithfully copied from examples in museums and private collections, the diameter of each outer