Mail Shirt

Bechler

15th century · Steel, brass · Arms and Armor

Although mailmaking was a highly specialized craft, very few mail garments were signed by their makers. This one has two brass links inscribed with the name BECHLER, indicating a German origin.

Artist

Bechler

Date

15th century

Medium

Steel, brass

Culture

German

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913