Quality armor was a hot commodity in the age on antiquity; ancient texts, including the famous Iliad would often describe victorious warriors looting the corpses of the slain for their armor. Mail, being extremely expensive and time consuming to make, was no exception. A good piece of mail in the medieval period consisted of the 4-in-1 linking style, and would be between 18 and 14 gauge steel. This particular piece is made of riveted 9mm rings of 18 gauge steel. [Dimensions] Comes in Medium, Large, and Extra Large Chest: M-23” L-26” XL-29” Shoulder: M-11” L-11” XL-12” Sleeve: M-20” L-21” XL-22” Height: M-38” L-40” XL-42” [Materials] Constructed from riveted 9mm rings of 18 gauge steel [Decoration] The black finish of the steel rings give this hauberk a formidable aura, as if the wearer is channeling the spirit of the gothic knights who would have worn such armor [Functional] In addition to being decorative for a costume, the riveted rings provide plenty of protection for reenactment fighting [Quality] All of our products are made of the finest materials, and are packaged securely in our own warehouse