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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Weapons and Tactics => Topic started by: Keraunos on Oct 06, 2023, 05:29 PM

Title: Mamluk Mail
Post by: Keraunos on Oct 06, 2023, 05:29 PM
Issue 8 of Medieval World has an article on the battle of Marj Dabiq.  One of the illustrations is of a suit of Mamluk mail armour, said to be one of only 4 remaining.  Photograph attached.  I am amazed that it did not ru st away given the conditions under which it was made  ;)

Mamluk Mail.jpeg
Title: Re: Mamluk Mail
Post by: Erpingham on Oct 06, 2023, 05:45 PM
Long rains are something we're used to in Yorkshire.
Title: Re: Mamluk Mail
Post by: Nick Harbud on Oct 07, 2023, 09:13 AM
Some years ago, I came across this example in the Doha Museum of Islamic Art.

Turkish Cavalry Armour (https://www.iainmasterton.com/image/I00008F0j0K3F.FU)

Again, remarkably rust free - The wonders of modern preservation.

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