INDOPERSIAN MAIL COIF KULAH ZIRAH, 18TH-19TH CENTURY

16 ½” height. Comprising a central plate mounted with a plume holder. The body of butted link mail forming a cylinder, 3” longer in the front, with a V shaped flap which can be opened or closed in battle. Original padded liner. Butted link mail is generally considered to post-date riveted link mail based on its use in body armor. In that application, defense against thrusting attacks which riveted links provide, is essential. Attacks to the head and neck, however, are generally slashing or hacking. The mail absorbs much of the energy through displacement and disperses more to the contact area. The more flexible the mail, the more energy is absorbed.