Chain Mail Collection (page 4)

Portions of a Ceremonial armour, French, ca. 1575-80. Creator: Unknown
Portions of a Ceremonial armour, French, ca. 1575-80. From the period of Henri III (reigned 1574-89)

Two Gentlemen of Verona, 1850-1851. Creator: William Holman Hunt
Two Gentlemen of Verona, Valentine Rescuing Sylvia From Proteus, 1850-1851

Mars from The Gods Who Preside Over the Planet, 1528. Creator: Master I. B
Mars from The Gods Who Preside Over the Planet, 1528

Trophy with Monogram Containing the Letters of LEONARDOS, 1651. Creator: Claude Mellan
Trophy with Monogram Containing the Letters of LEONARDOS, 1651

Kurd in military armor on horseback, 1819. 1819. Creator: Aleksandr Orlovsky
Kurd in military armor on horseback, 1819

Afghans, 1843. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson, Hill & Adamson
Afghans, 1843

[Man in Chainmail Tunic Posing as a Dying Soldier], ca. 1863. Creator: Constant Delessert
[Man in Chainmail Tunic Posing as a Dying Soldier], ca. 1863

The Passing of Arthur, 1874. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
The Passing of Arthur, 1874

Alfred Tennysons Idylls of the King, and other Poems, 1874

Louis Gueymard (1822-1880) as Robert le Diable, 1857. Creator: Gustave Courbet
Louis Gueymard (1822-1880) as Robert le Diable, 1857

Group of men in uniform in front of a tipi, Buckinghamshire, 1913. Creator: Unknown
Group of men in uniform in front of a tipi, Buckinghamshire, 1913. Group portrait of scout leaders with chainmail epaulettes

James Innes-Ker in Plantagenet costume for Queen Victorias Bal Costume, May 12 1842, (1843). British peer James Innes-Ker, 6th Duke of Roxburghe (1816-1879) in chain mail and crown

Window depicting Ferdinand d Orleans (1810-42) as St. Ferdinand (1198-1252) Sevres Workshop
XIR247246 Window depicting Ferdinand d Orleans (1810-42) as St. Ferdinand (1198-1252) Sevres Workshop (stained glass) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867) (after); Chapelle Royale, Dreux

Tombs of Knights Templars, 1870, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Tombs of Knights Templars, 1870, (1897). Effigies of knights in the Temple Church, London. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury

A Knight Templar, 1897. Creator: Unknown
A Knight Templar, 1897. Member of the medieval order of Knights Templar. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1897]

Norman Soldiers, 1908. From Early London - Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1908]

Tomb of Sir Nicholas de Villers & his Lady in Down Amney Church. The recumbent effigies of Sir Nicholas de Villiers (died 1294) and his wife in All Saints Church, Down Ampney, Gloucestershire

King Magnus in the marsh at Downpatrick, Ireland, 1103 (1913). Magnus III (1073-1103), King of Norway, was killed in an ambush carried out by an Irish army concealed in a marsh

The Armour of Tsar Boris Godunov. Found in the Collection of State United Museum Centre in the Kremlin, Moscow

Hubert taken from sanctuary at Boisars, 1232 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Hubert taken from sanctuary at Boisars, 1864. Hubert de Burgh, 1st Earl of Kent, Justiciar of England and Ireland, (1165-1243)

The Lady of the English, 1141, 1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
The Lady of the English, 1141, 1926. Empress Matilda (c1102-1167), also known as the Empress Maude, was the claimant to the English throne during the civil war known as the Anarchy

Death of King Richard I, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Death of King Richard I, 1902. Richard I of England pardons the archer who shot him, 1199. Richard the Lionheart (1157-1199)

King and Court, late 13th-14th century, (1910). Medieval dress from the time of Edward II, (1272-1307)). The Court-pie was a short garment for cold weather

Lewis Waller (1860-1915), actor and theatre manager, in Henry V, 1908-1909. Artist: Langfier Photo
Lewis Waller (1860-1915), actor and theatre manager, in Henry V, 1908-1909. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, Volume 14

Norman archer, Bayeux Tapestry, c1070s, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Fraternity of the Cross-bowmen, 15th century, (1870). A wood engraving after a fresco painting in the chapel of St John and St Paul, Ghent

A lancer of Williams army, Bayeux Tapestry, c1070s, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Norman knights, Bayeux Tapestry, c1070s, (1870). Two mounted knights of Duke Williams army. A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix

St Louis, King of France, seeking refuge from the Saracens, (1909). Engraving from the Harmsworth History of the World, (London, 1909)

Knight, late 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Knight, late 12th century, (1843). The knight seems to be a crusader in coat and hood of mail with a silk surcoat ornamented with crosses

King and knight, late 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
King and knight, late 12th century, (1843). The king wears a long dalmatica (tunic) ornamented with fleur de lys, and mantle thrown back to show his jewelled collar and girdle

Edward III, c1355, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Edward III, c1355, (1843). The king, wearing full armour and a surcoat quartered with the arms of England and France, kneels in prayer. From St Stephens Chapel, Westminster

Knights on horseback and king with a falcon, 12th century. Detail of scenes on a wooden marriage chest from the Treasure of Vannes, Brittany

Etruscan Soldier wearing early Chain Mail, Sarcophagus, Chiusi, c3rd century BC-2nd Century BC
Etruscan Soldier wearing early chain mail, from Sarcophagus in Chiusi, c3rd century BC-2nd Century BC

Macbeth and the Witches, late 19th century. Artist: Henry Daniel Chadwick
Macbeth and the Witches, late 19th century. Scene in William Shakespeares (c1564-1616) play Macbeth

Charles Martel, 7th century King of the Franks, 19th century. Charles Martel (the Hammer) (c688-741) depicted in a chain mail tunic carrying a mace and shield

Bayeux Tapestry, 1070s. The tapestry, which tells the story of the events leading to the Battle of Hastings in 1066, was probably commissioned by Odo, Bishop of Bayeux

Battle of Hastings, 1066 (1070s). Harold IIs (c1022-1066) Anglo-Saxon troops (left) led by an armoured standard bearer and a warrior with an axe, confront Norman cavalryman armed with lances

GODFREY (1058-1100). Godfrey of Bouillon. First King of Jerusalem. Duke of Lower Lorraine 1082-1100. On the First Crusade with Raymond, Count of Toulouse, Bohemond I, and Bohemonds nephew Tancred

John Cleese as Sir Lancelot May 1974 Medieval Monty Python based on the Knights of the Round Table

Fashion- 1969 -B ody jewellery Metal bustier / crop tops and mini skirt

RICHARD I & SALADIN. King Richard I of England (left) in combat with Saladin. Illumination from Luttrell Psalter, c1340

Medieval knight on horseback, artwork C017 / 7253
Medieval knight on horseback, artwork. The knight is wearing a suit of plate armour over chain-mail, and is carrying a lance in one hand, and a flanged mace with a spike on the end in the other hand

Roosevelt Cartoon, C1901
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, c1901. A Spanish view of President Theodore Roosevelt as the rising sun of Yankee imperialism from Hojas Selectas, Barcelona, Spain, c1901

Oak effigy of Robert, Duke of Normandy, died 1134, son of William the Conqueror, Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

King Hardicanute (Hardecanute, Harthacnut)
HARDICANUTE or HARDECANUTE or HARTHACNUT King of England (1040-42) and King of Denmark (1035-42)

The Discovery of King Louis IIs Body
BAL47822 The Discovery of King Louis IIs Body by Szekely, Bertolan (1835-1910); Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest, Hungary; Hungarian, out of copyright

A Norman Archer from the Army of William the Conqueror, 1873 (litho)
KW417987 A Norman Archer from the Army of William the Conqueror, 1873 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from Les Artes au Moyen Age)

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"Unbreakable Legacy: Tracing the Threads through History" From the towering statue of William Wallace in Aberdeen to the enigmatic King Ethelred II The Unready, it has woven its way into the annals of time. This ancient armor, crafted link by link, holds tales of valor and chivalry. Intricate costumes donned by men resembling Chevalier 13 transport us back to an era where honor was paramount and battles were fought with steel-clad bodies. A glimpse at La Marseillaise on the Arc de Triomphe reveals a stone-carved testament to France's indomitable spirit. Across the English Channel, Normandy Duke Rollo's knights clinked their chain mail as they rode fearlessly into battle. Even in peaceful times, hands adorned with chainmail gloves meticulously trimmed Red Deer joints on English deer farms. The effigy of a Knight Templar stands stoically, reminding us of their unwavering devotion to protect sacred relics. Frederic Leighton's portrayal captures a Condottiere's fierce determination amidst conflict in 1871-72. King William's seal showcases his regal presence embellished with chain mail motifs - a symbol of authority and strength. Pembroke's celebrated hero William Marshal and Salisbury's W Longespee both wore this protective armor as they etched their names into history. As we delve deeper into medieval nobility costume from the 13th century, we uncover layers upon layers of intricate craftsmanship that defined power and prestige. Chain mail endures as more than just metal rings interlocked; it represents an enduring legacy passed down through generations. Its timeless allure continues to captivate our imagination while preserving stories that resonate across centuries.