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Armour for the legs, usually made from mail are known as chausses. They could extend to the knee or cover the entire leg. During most of the European Middle Ages, chausses were the standard type of metal leg armour. They offered protection that was not only flexible but also effective against slashing weapons. The wearer did however the felt the full force of crushing blows. Chausses became obsolete as plate armour developed around the 14th century.
These chausses are made from 1.6 mm spring steel for greater protection than regular maille.
Length 118 cm Upper width 60 cm Lower width 46 cm Internal diameter 8 mm Ring gauge 1,6 mm Weight 6,4 kg Finish: Plain steel
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