Kettenhemden für LARP & Reenactment

Das Kettenhemd– auch als Ringpanzer bekannt – ist eines der ikonischsten Symbole des Mittelalters und schützte Ritter über Jahrhunderte hinweg. Bei Medieval & More kannst du hochwertige Kettenhemden und komplette Kettenrüstungen in verschiedenen Ausführungen kaufen – perfekt für authentische Darstellungen, Kämpfe oder dein nächstes Mittelalter-Event.


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FAQ – Answers to your questions about chainmail

How heavy is chainmail?

The weight varies greatly depending on the material and size. A long, fully riveted steel chainmail coat can weigh 12 to 15 kg. Lightweight aluminium or titanium models are significantly lighter and can reduce the weight to less than 5 kg. What is the

What is the difference between a hauberk and a haubergeon?

Both terms refer to chain mail armour, but they differ in length. A haubergeon is usually shorter and reaches to the hips, while a hauberk is longer and covers the thighs or even the knees.

Do I have to wear something under the chain mail?

Yes, this is absolutely necessary. You must wear padded undergarments such as a gambeson. The gambeson not only protects against chafing, but also absorbs the force of blows and distributes the weight of the armour more evenly.

What is the historically correct name?

The historically correct, scientific name is ring armour, ring mail or chain mail. The term ‘chain mail’ is a modern, colloquial neologism, but it has become established in popular usage and popular culture.