A heavy Indian coat of mail, 17th century
The coat of mail made of different sized, riveted iron rings, fastening at the front, with long sleeves, a short back flap and a back slit. Plates with four riveted closures integrated at the front and sides, three overlapping rows of small, narrow iron plates on the back. The surfaces patinated and oiled, otherwise in good condition with no major imperfections, can easily be improved by cleaning. Length approx. 80 cm, weight 11.2 kg.
Condition: II -
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The coat of mail made of different sized, riveted iron rings, fastening at the front, with long sleeves, a short back flap and a back slit. Plates with four riveted closures integrated at the front and sides, three overlapping rows of small, narrow iron plates on the back. The surfaces patinated and oiled, otherwise in good condition with no major imperfections, can easily be improved by cleaning. Length approx. 80 cm, weight 11.2 kg.
Condition: II -