04-03-2006, 08:17 PM
Quote:A side comment. I went to the Wallace Collection to day to hear a lecture on the European arms and armour collection by David Edge. Regarding mail in Medieval times, he stated that under the mail was often worn "closely sewn" linen of 7 to 30 (!) layers to provide padding. Sadly, none has survived, but is attested by the literature.
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Caballo
This is exceedlingly significant. Do you know the literary sources for this idea? If not, can you find out? The subject has been hotly discussed in regards to the Romans and warriors into the High Middle Ages.
Felix Wang