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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

Background imageChainmail Collection: Philip V the Tall, King of France, 1292- 1322

Philip V the Tall, King of France, 1292- 1322.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

Background imageChainmail Collection: Philip III, Count of Evreux and King of Navarre, 1306-1343

Philip III, Count of Evreux and King of Navarre, 1306-1343.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris

Background imageChainmail Collection: Military costume of Villiers, an ordinary French

Military costume of Villiers, an ordinary French knight, 13thC.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez

Background imageChainmail Collection: Portrait of William IV, Count of Furstenberg, died 1549

Portrait of William IV, Count of Furstenberg, died 1549.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageChainmail Collection: German arquebuser of the 16th century in chainmail

German arquebuser of the 16th century in chainmail, puffed sleeves and patterned stockings.. Handcolored illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Background imageChainmail Collection: Circassian dancers, princess, armorer and nobleman

Circassian dancers, princess, armorer and nobleman.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Background imageChainmail Collection: Tungus priest, Turkestani in front of a tent

Tungus priest, Turkestani in front of a tent, and Circassian prince.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Background imageChainmail Collection: armor from the 11th century to the 14th century

armor from the 11th century to the 14th century.. armor from the 11th century to the 14th century. Normans in chain-mail suits of armor and medieval knights in full plate armor

Background imageChainmail Collection: WW2 birthday card, To Victory

WW2 birthday card, To Victory, with a portrait of a medieval knight. Date: circa 1942

Background imageChainmail Collection: Britannia, Royal Naval & Military Tournament, Olympia

Britannia, Royal Naval & Military Tournament, Olympia
A young woman dressed as Britannia, at the Royal Naval & Military Tournament, Olympia, London. Date: 1910

Background imageChainmail Collection: British soldiers helmet with chainmail, WW1

British soldiers helmet with chainmail, WW1
A British soldiers helmet with protective chainmail, used during the First World War. Seen here on display, probably in a museum. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageChainmail Collection: Bishop Eudes holding his Baton of Office at the Battle of Hastings, c. 1880 (litho)

Bishop Eudes holding his Baton of Office at the Battle of Hastings, c. 1880 (litho)
KW441335 Bishop Eudes holding his Baton of Office at the Battle of Hastings, c.1880 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChainmail Collection: Cavalry and Foot Soldiers with Horse Drawn Wagon carrying Arms and Supplies during the 13th Century

Cavalry and Foot Soldiers with Horse Drawn Wagon carrying Arms and Supplies during the 13th Century
KW428439 Cavalry and Foot Soldiers with Horse Drawn Wagon carrying Arms and Supplies during the 13th Century, 1886 (colour litho) by Heins

Background imageChainmail Collection: A Norman Archer from the Army of William the Conqueror, 1873 (litho)

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)

Background imageChainmail Collection: A Norman Spearman from the Army of William the Conqueror, 1873 (litho)

A Norman Spearman from the Army of William the Conqueror, 1873 (litho)
KW417986 A Norman Spearman 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)

Background imageChainmail Collection: Richard I sets sail for the Holy Land, 1939 (litho)

Richard I sets sail for the Holy Land, 1939 (litho)
XJF311233 Richard I sets sail for the Holy Land, 1939 (litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: King Richard I (1157-1199) of England; ); English, out of copyright

Background imageChainmail Collection: Effigies of Knights Templars (engraving)

Effigies of Knights Templars (engraving)
XJF311232 Effigies of Knights Templars (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageChainmail Collection: Effigies of Knight Templars (engraving)

Effigies of Knight Templars (engraving)
XJF311221 Effigies of Knight Templars (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageChainmail Collection: The National Uprising of Kuzma Minin (d. 1616) and Count Dmitry Pozharsky (1578-1642) 1850

The National Uprising of Kuzma Minin (d. 1616) and Count Dmitry Pozharsky (1578-1642) 1850
BAL241158 The National Uprising of Kuzma Minin (d.1616) and Count Dmitry Pozharsky (1578-1642) 1850 (oil on canvas) by Skotti, Michail Ivanovich (1814-61); 67.5x107 cm; State Art Museum

Background imageChainmail Collection: Two crusaders of the Minutolo family, from the Cappella Minutolo (fresco)

Two crusaders of the Minutolo family, from the Cappella Minutolo (fresco)
XIR208196 Two crusaders of the Minutolo family, from the Cappella Minutolo (fresco) by Cavallini, Pietro (c.1250-c.1330) (school of); Duomo, Naples, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageChainmail Collection: Soldier taking off his chainmail, from the The Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper)

Soldier taking off his chainmail, from the The Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper)
XIR242752 Soldier taking off his chainmail, from the The Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455); Louvre, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageChainmail Collection: Philip Augustus (1165-1223) King of France Taking the Banner in St. Denis, 24th June 1190

Philip Augustus (1165-1223) King of France Taking the Banner in St. Denis, 24th June 1190
XIR200590 Philip Augustus (1165-1223) King of France Taking the Banner in St. Denis, 24th June 1190, 1841 (oil on canvas) by Revoil, Pierre Henri (1776-1842); 71x79 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Background imageChainmail Collection: Robert II le Hierosolymitain, Count of Flanders (d. 1111) 1843 (oil on canvas)

Robert II le Hierosolymitain, Count of Flanders (d. 1111) 1843 (oil on canvas)
XIR200566 Robert II le Hierosolymitain, Count of Flanders (d.1111) 1843 (oil on canvas) by Decaisne, Henri (1799-1852); 91x103 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; Belgian, out of copyright

Background imageChainmail Collection: Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem restoring religion in Armenia in 1347

Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem restoring religion in Armenia in 1347
XIR200561 Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem restoring religion in Armenia in 1347, 1844 (oil on canvas) by Delaborde, Henri (1811-99); 70x79 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Background imageChainmail Collection: Philippe I (1052-1108) and Pope Urban II (c. 1035-99) rally followers for the First Crusade in 1095

Philippe I (1052-1108) and Pope Urban II (c. 1035-99) rally followers for the First Crusade in 1095
KW177733 Philippe I (1052-1108) and Pope Urban II (c.1035-99) rally followers for the First Crusade in 1095, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School

Background imageChainmail Collection: Henri I (1008-60) pardons his brother Robert-Le-Vieux, from Histoire de France by Colart

Henri I (1008-60) pardons his brother Robert-Le-Vieux, from Histoire de France by Colart
KW177732 Henri I (1008-60) pardons his brother Robert-Le-Vieux, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School

Background imageChainmail Collection: The Life of St. Louis (detail)

The Life of St. Louis (detail)
XIR156749 The Life of St. Louis (detail) by Cabanel, Alexandre (1823-89); Pantheon, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageChainmail Collection: Portrait of Ralph Neville, sixth Baron of Neville of Raby and first Earl of Westmoreland

Portrait of Ralph Neville, sixth Baron of Neville of Raby and first Earl of Westmoreland
XJF134636 Portrait of Ralph Neville, sixth Baron of Neville of Raby and first Earl of Westmoreland (1364-1425) (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English

Background imageChainmail Collection: Edward, the Black Prince (1330-76): effigy in Canterbury Cathedral (gilt bronze)

Edward, the Black Prince (1330-76): effigy in Canterbury Cathedral (gilt bronze)
BAL122668 Edward, the Black Prince (1330-76): effigy in Canterbury Cathedral (gilt bronze) (also see 2369) by English School, (14th century); Canterbury Cathedral, Kent

Background imageChainmail Collection: Stephen (c. 1097-1154) Taken Prisoner by Forces of Matilda (1102-1167) in 1141 (engraving)

Stephen (c. 1097-1154) Taken Prisoner by Forces of Matilda (1102-1167) in 1141 (engraving)
XJF106695 Stephen (c.1097-1154) Taken Prisoner by Forces of Matilda (1102-1167) in 1141 (engraving) (b&w photo) by Philippoteaux, Felix (1815-84) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageChainmail Collection: Edward II (1284-1327) drawn from the Tomb at Gloucester, and the Great Seal (engraving)

Edward II (1284-1327) drawn from the Tomb at Gloucester, and the Great Seal (engraving)
XJF144060 Edward II (1284-1327) drawn from the Tomb at Gloucester, and the Great Seal (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageChainmail Collection: RUSSIA: SOLDIER & LADY. A Russian soldier and lady. Watercolor by Fedor Solntsev, c1830

RUSSIA: SOLDIER & LADY. A Russian soldier and lady. Watercolor by Fedor Solntsev, c1830

Background imageChainmail Collection: KNIGHTS: HOMAGE. A knight in armor paying homage to his lord

KNIGHTS: HOMAGE. A knight in armor paying homage to his lord. Illumination from a late-13th century English manuscript

Background imageChainmail Collection: KING PHILIP II AUGUSTUS (1165-1223). King of France, 1180-1223

KING PHILIP II AUGUSTUS (1165-1223). King of France, 1180-1223. Philip Augustus capturing Le Mans from King Henry II of England (shown fleeing at right), 1189. French ms. illumination, 13th century

Background imageChainmail Collection: PYLE: KING ARTHUR. King Arthur finds the old woman in the hut. Drawing by Howard Pyle

PYLE: KING ARTHUR. King Arthur finds the old woman in the hut. Drawing by Howard Pyle, 1903

Background imageChainmail Collection: GENESIS: ABRAHAM & LOT. Abraham frees Lot and destroys the town of Dan

GENESIS: ABRAHAM & LOT. Abraham frees Lot and destroys the town of Dan. Manuscript illumination from a Hortus Deliciarum, Alsace, 12th century

Background imageChainmail Collection: JEPHTHAH & ABILMELECH. Left: Jephthah sacrifices his daughter (Judges xi: 39-40)

JEPHTHAH & ABILMELECH. Left: Jephthah sacrifices his daughter (Judges xi: 39-40). Right: Abilmelech, garbed in orange, and four companions in chainmail slay his brothers (Judges ix: 3-6)

Background imageChainmail Collection: DEBORAH THE PROPHETESS. An Old Testament Battle Scene depicting the combatants

DEBORAH THE PROPHETESS. An Old Testament Battle Scene depicting the combatants as 13th century French warriors. Deborah, the Prophetess, encourages Barak to attack Sisera

Background imageChainmail Collection: PASSAGE THROUGH RED SEA. (Exodus xiv: 21-30): French manuscript illumination, c1250

PASSAGE THROUGH RED SEA. (Exodus xiv: 21-30): French manuscript illumination, c1250

Background imageChainmail Collection: ISRAELITES: ARK OF COVENANT. The Israelites, being smitten by the Philistines

ISRAELITES: ARK OF COVENANT. The Israelites, being smitten by the Philistines, fetch the Ark of the Covenant to encourage them in battle (I Samuel 4: 104). French manuiscript illumination, c1250

Background imageChainmail Collection: DEBORAH THE PROPHETESS. The prophetess Deborah encouraging Barak and his knights

DEBORAH THE PROPHETESS. The prophetess Deborah encouraging Barak and his knights to attack the army of King Jabin of Hazor. Detail from a French illuminated mansuscript, c1300

Background imageChainmail Collection: KING ARTHUR & GUINEVERE. Lancelot, Guinevere, King Arthur and magic chessboard

KING ARTHUR & GUINEVERE. Lancelot, Guinevere, King Arthur and magic chessboard. French manuscript illumination, early 14th century

Background imageChainmail Collection: 3D printed chain mail C014 / 0276

3D printed chain mail C014 / 0276
3D printed chain mail. Section of intricately designed chainmail-like material made using the process of stereolithography

Background imageChainmail Collection: 3D printed chain mail C014 / 0272

3D printed chain mail C014 / 0272
3D printed chain mail. Close-up of chainmail material made using the process of stereolithography. Stereolithography (or optical fabrication) is an additive manufacturing (3D printing)




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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.