12-14-2004, 10:24 PM
Hi,<br>
The smallest chain mail found at Dura Europas (c.AD 250) was 6 mm in diameter (copper edging from iron mail, butted with traces of iron rings adhering to them). The smallest iron mail was 7mm, with the largest being 10 mm (possibly rivetted). (Simon James, Excavations at Dura-Europas Final Report VII)<br>
I saw some very fine mail in Caerleon Legionary museum, but was unable to measure it (in a glass case!).<br>
Regards<br>
<br>
Paulus <p></p><i></i>
The smallest chain mail found at Dura Europas (c.AD 250) was 6 mm in diameter (copper edging from iron mail, butted with traces of iron rings adhering to them). The smallest iron mail was 7mm, with the largest being 10 mm (possibly rivetted). (Simon James, Excavations at Dura-Europas Final Report VII)<br>
I saw some very fine mail in Caerleon Legionary museum, but was unable to measure it (in a glass case!).<br>
Regards<br>
<br>
Paulus <p></p><i></i>
