Medieval Mild Steel Butted Chainmail Gorget Collar

"An exposed throat invites the spear-point; bind your neck in good mail before drawing steel." Osric, Keeper of the Hearth & Forge

Forged for the muster, this mail collar shields the throat, neck, and upper shoulders from grazing blows. Constructed from durable 16-gauge mild steel formed into 10mm round butted rings, the armour follows the classic four-in-one weave, preserving vital head mobility whilst providing dependable martial coverage.

To suit your garrison's heraldry and field upkeep, we offer this collar in two distinct finishes. The blackened mail yields a dark, battle-worn patina that demands regular wipe-downs and a light coat of oil after training. For those who favour low maintenance on damp campaigns, the zinc-polished finish repels rust effectively with no oiling required.

Fastening is secured with stout leather straps and solid brass buckles, allowing you to cinch the gorget snug over an arming doublet, quilted gambeson, or beneath a steel breastplate. Worn alone or layered under an iron coif, it balances weight evenly to ward off fatigue on the march.

Every collar is linked ring by ring by patient hands. As with genuine medieval mail from an armourer?s workbench, slight variations?such as a ring sitting subtly loose or proud?are true hallmarks of handcraft. A simple pinch with pliers will reset any ring to rights. Created for LARP campaigns, stage use, and authentic costume kits, store it dry and it will serve you well.