Riveted Ring Voider – (Mild Steel)

Description

Riveted chainmail shirts have been used throughout human history as protection against weapons, such as swords and arrows. The earliest known examples of the shirts date back to about 500 B.C.E. in ancient Greece. These shirts were made from interlocking iron rings, which were then riveted together to form a flexible, protective garment. The Romans also used riveted chainmail shirts during their conquests in Europe and the Middle East. The use of chainmail shirts spread through Europe during the Middle Ages and reached its peak during the Crusades. The knights of the time used the shirts as an essential part of their armor. The shirts were often layered with other forms of protection, such as leather or metal plates, to create a complete suit of armor. Chainmail shirts continued to be used until the introduction of firearms in the 16th century. Although firearms made traditional armor obsolete, chainmail shirts continued to be used in parts of Europe until the 19th century. Today, riveted chainmail shirts are primarily used for reenactments and theatrical performances. They are also popular in the world of historical fencing, where modern steel rings are used to create historically accurate representations of ancient armor.