Chainmail Collection (page 4)

Chainmail suits of armour and helms, 12th century
Chainmail suits of armour and helms of 12th century German knights. From manuscripts in Hamburg library. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Sir Guy de Bryan, Baron Bryan, died 1391. In suit of armour with chainmail camail attached to helmet. From his grave effigy in Tewkesbury Abbey, England

Wicker Frosch, Weikhard Frosch, died 1378. With ermine-lined cape, suit or armour, great helm, vizored bascinet, coat or arms on escutcheon. From his grave effigy in St. Catherines church, Frankfurt

Mayor John Holzhausen and wife Guda, late 14th century
Mayor John Holzhausen and wife Guda, Johann von Holtzhausen 1393 and Gudela von Holtzhausen 1371. From a grave effigy in Frankfurt Cathedral

Peter Kreglinger in quilted armour, 14th century
Peter Kreglinger died 1365. He wears a quilted armour doublet, over chainmail and plate armour. With shield, great helm and lance. From his grave effigy in the Franciscan church at Rothenburg

Costumes of 14th century German knights
Ulrich V von Landschaden von Steinach (left) died 1369, from his grave effigy in Neckarsteinach church. In tunic, helmet, chainmail suit, with great helm, shield and angels at his pillow

Spanish costumes from the 14th century. Men hunting lions with spear and sword, ladies with a knight. From ceiling fresco paintings in the Alhambra Palace, Granada

Conrad III or Konrad III von Bickenbach, 1298-1354. With great helm and coat of arms on an escutcheon. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Laura de Noves, Donna Laura, 1310-1348, subject of Francesco Petrarchs sonnets. From a painting by Wittmer after a church wall fresco now in the Uffizi Gallery

Scenes from an illuminated manuscript of Les Voeux du Paon
Knights in battle watched by ladies in a castle, and a lady bringing a roasted peacock to a banquet table, and a helm, 14th century

William the Conquerors march into Wales, 1081 (litho)
STC358127 William the Conquerors march into Wales, 1081 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: William the Conqueror (1028-87); ); The Stapleton Collection; English

De Vere, Earl of Oxford, 1280, from Ancient Armour by Samuel Rush Meyrick
STC136930 De Vere, Earl of Oxford, 1280, from Ancient Armour by Samuel Rush Meyrick, 1824 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Anglo-Saxon Warriors, plate 14 from The History of the Nations (aquatint)
STC105285 Anglo-Saxon Warriors, plate 14 from The History of the Nations (aquatint) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Charge of the French Cavalry, illustration for Glorious Battles of English
IL193438 Charge of the French Cavalry, illustration for Glorious Battles of English History by Major C.H. Wylly, 1920s (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A

The Martyrdom of St Thecla, detail from the High Altar (alabaster)
XJL186917 The Martyrdom of St Thecla, detail from the High Altar (alabaster) by Johan, Pere (1398-1458); Tarragona Cathedral, Catalonia, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

The Attack of the Pel, 1300, engraved by W. Maddocks, from Ancient Armour
STC136935 The Attack of the Pel, 1300, engraved by W. Maddocks, from Ancient Armour by Samuel Rush Meyrick, 1824 (colour litho) by English School

William de Longuespee, 3rd Earl of Salisbury (d. 1226) 1224, engraved by W
STC136933 William de Longuespee, 3rd Earl of Salisbury (d.1226) 1224, engraved by W. Maddocks, from Ancient Armour by Samuel Rush Meyrick, 1824 (colour litho) by English School

Effigy of William Marshal (c. 1146-1219) Earl of Pembroke (stone)
XTD75279 Effigy of William Marshal (c.1146-1219) Earl of Pembroke (stone) by English School; Temple Church, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Norman Crusader, Horse Armoury, Tower of London. Date: circa 12th century

Richard I, King of England (1157-99), 1194, from Ancient Armour
STC136908 Richard I, King of England (1157-99), 1194, from Ancient Armour, by Samuel Rush Meyrick, 1824 (colour litho) by English School

The Parliament of Owen Glendower, who brought about Welsh independent rule (litho)
STC358130 The Parliament of Owen Glendower, who brought about Welsh independent rule (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Model of a Knight at the time of Philippe-Auguste (1165-1223)
XIR171019 Model of a Knight at the time of Philippe-Auguste (1165-1223) by French School; Musee de l Armee, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Envoys from the Soudan, illustration from Science
XJF147312 The Envoys from the Soudan, illustration from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, written and engraved by Paul Lacroix

Harolds (c. 1022-66) Last Stand, illustration from
IL193437 Harolds (c.1022-66) Last Stand, illustration from Glorious Battles of English of English History by Major C.H. Wylly (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A

Generosity and Charity piercing two Vices, capital depicting the Fight of the Vices
XIR202727 Generosity and Charity piercing two Vices, capital depicting the Fight of the Vices against the Virtues, from the church of Notre-Dame-du-Port

An Actor (pencil on paper)
BBC199387 An Actor (pencil on paper) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); Royal Academy of Arts, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Duke William exhorts his troops to prepare themselves manfully
XIR183142 Duke William exhorts his troops to prepare themselves manfully and prudently for the battle against the English army, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist

King John and the Magna Carta, view of Runnymede
King John and the Magna Carta, with a view of Runnymede where it was signed. Date: 1215

The British Valhalla -- two knights reading history book
The British Valhalla -- two knights reading a history book of Britain, a suggestion for the scheme to decorate the newly built Houses of Parliament with frescoes

Boat tilting, 14th century
Two knights in helmets and chainmail armour tilting with lances on rowboats, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Medieval helmets and shields
Knights helms 287-9, chainmail hood worn under the helm 290, shields for knights on horseback 291-293, and shields for knights on foot 294, 295

Frankish architecture and Norman clothing
Frankish open winged building 205, a Norman chainmail shirt 206, Norman monk 207, and Norman short tunic 208. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of

Suit of armour thought to have belonged to Chevalier Bayard (1475-1524), c. 1510 (metal)
XIR174844 Suit of armour thought to have belonged to Chevalier Bayard (1475-1524), c.1510 (metal) by Italian School, (16th century); Musee de l Armee, Paris

Effigy of Robert II, Count of Artois (1250-1302), 1317 (stone)
XJL186691 Effigy of Robert II, Count of Artois (1250-1302), 1317 (stone) by Pepin, Jean (Jean Pepin de Huy) (14th century); Basilique Saint-Denis, France; French, out of copyright

King Rudolph II, 1552-1612, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia, Archduke of Austria. In lace ruff, plate armour decorated with gold, slashed padded hose and chainmail socks

Thirteenth-century armour (engraving)
XJF311239 Thirteenth-century armour (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Indian armour belonging to Souja Dowla
Souja Dowlas helmet with chainmail hood 2, 3, battle axe 1, breastplate and back piece 4, 5, and arm armour 6, 1760s. Copperplate engraving by J

Battering rams attacking castle walls
Battering ram and two types of borers to pierce walls at top, and two rams below, one supported by a triangle and the other borne on soldiers shoulders

Norman soldiers in chainmail and plate armour with shield, lance, halberd, in front of military campaign tents. Copperplate engraving by N.C

Asian arms and armour
Asiatic armour. Indian surtout of chainmail from Souja Dowlas suit of armour 1, 2, Malay cresse or kris dagger 3, and asian bow 4

Charging knight of the 12th and 13th century in chainmail hawberk, flat helmet, lance, heater shield, shin armour jambesons, war saddle. Copperplate engraving by J

Helmet, prick spur and suit of chainmail armour
Two views of a singular helmet in the Tower of London 1, 2, a curious antique pryck spur 3 and a suit of chain mail 4. Copperplate engraving by J

Ancient suits of chainmail armour with hoods, coarse linen waistband to the trousers. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army

The first charge at Hastings: Taillefer the minstrel sword-juggler rode from the ranks
STC293121 The first charge at Hastings: Taillefer the minstrel sword-juggler rode from the ranks singing and tossing his sword in the air, 1066

Bass singer Raffaele Anconi as Douglas in Robert Bruce
Bass singer Raffaele Anconi as Douglas in the pastiche opera Robert Bruce by Gioachino Rossini, Academie Royale de Musique, 1846

Third bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. Knights fighting off wild men in bearskins beneath the walls of a city and rescuing a princess

Helmets and armour of the 14th century. Conical helm 1, trellis helm 2, round helm 3, frogmouth helm with visor 4, chainmail and surcoat 5, and breastplate with lance rest 6

Helmets, crests, chainmail hoods, armour, etc
Jousting helm 1, horned helmet of the Earl of Dammartin 2, winged helm of the Constable of Clisson 3, royal helm 4 and chainmail hood and cap 5

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"Unyielding Armor: Unveiling the Legacy of Chainmail" Step back in time to the era of English knights and their formidable chainmail armor. 🏰⚔️ Brass rubbing, c1323, from Pebmarsh Church, Essex, England - a stunning depiction of intricate chainmail patterns that adorned the valiant warriors. Immerse yourself in history with "The Battle of Montgisard, " an awe-inspiring oil painting from 1842. Witness how chainmail protected brave soldiers as they fought for victory on November 25th, 1177. Discover the sacred bond between Knight Templar and Bishop - united by faith and clad in unbreakable chainmail armor. "The Last Crusade" by Bernard Partridge captures the essence of WW1 through a knight's eyes. Even amidst modern warfare, chainmail remains a symbol of honor and resilience. Marvel at the detailed illustrations within Codex Capodilista - showcasing knights donning majestic suits of protective chainmail during medieval times. William Longespee, Earl of Salisbury (d. 1226), immortalized in mid-13th century manuscripts wearing his trusty suit armor - a testament to its enduring strength. Gaze upon William Marshall's effigy at Temple Church in London; his tomb stands as a tribute to his chivalry and unwavering loyalty while encased in resilient chainmail. Frederic Leighton's masterpiece "A Condottiere" transports us to Renaissance Italy where mercenaries relied on sturdy chainmail for defense amidst fierce battles. Richard I, Coeur de Lion landing at Jaffa (Joppa) is beautifully depicted by William Heysham Overend. Observe how Richard's iconic lionheart shines beneath his impenetrable coat of mail. HENRY IV (1050-1106), King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor exemplifies power draped in chainmail - a symbol of authority and invincibility.