05-31-2007, 05:10 AM
Yup, copper alloy was used (can't say something's bronze or brass without proper analysis, so the general term used is copper alloy). In fact, just this morning I was looking through Curle's book on finds from Newstead, and noticed that there are two sections of mail noted: one iron with an outer diameter of 6mm, and one that's super-fine bronze mail with two sizes of ring: 4mm and 3mm!
There's also a section from Vindonissa of 5-6mm diameter rings as well.
There's also a section from Vindonissa of 5-6mm diameter rings as well.
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