Early Gambeson
It was possible to drive the point
of a weapon through the rings of a mail shirt or shear it with
a good cut. This often drove the damaged rings deep into the wound.
Even if the blow didn't cut the mail, the blunt trauma alone was
enough to break bone and damage internal organs. It was soon found
that a thick, padded garment worn under a mail shirt greatly reduced
the risk of these types of injuries. Our gambeson is of a type
worn from the early middle ages well on through the Renaissance.
Chest sizes in men's Med. (46"), Lg. (48") and X/Large
(50"). Hangs approx. 32" and weighs 1 1/2 lbs.
MR-8276...$95.00
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