Historical Inspiration

This riveted chainmail byrnie draws on the mail shirt worn across early medieval Europe, where the byrnie was a warrior’s most prized defense. In the Viking Age and Anglo-Saxon world, a shirt of mail took countless hours to make and marked its owner as a person of status. Its name survives in Old English and Old Norse sources, and today this riveted chainmail byrnie, flat ring chainmail armor lets you carry that same story onto the field.

The Riveted Chainmail Byrnie: Material and Craftsmanship

Built for those who want traditional construction, this riveted chainmail byrnie pairs flat wedge-riveted rings alternating with solid washers, the same alternating pattern found on many historical mail shirts. Each riveted ring is closed by hand, giving a secure, flexible weave that moves naturally with your body. The front opens fully and closes with genuine leather straps and solid brass buckles, so you can put it on with ease and adjust it for a secure, comfortable fit.

Ring Construction: Flat wedge-riveted rings alternating with solid washers
Ring Specs: 9 mm inner diameter, 17 gauge
Material: Mild steel in a natural finish
Closure: Genuine leather straps with solid brass buckles for easy, secure adjustment
Craftsmanship: Handmade link by link

What’s included: One riveted chainmail byrnie.

Versatile Uses

Picture the shield wall forming at dawn, steel settling on your shoulders as the crowd falls silent. This Viking chainmail shirt, byrne turns every event into a story worth telling, and a riveted chainmail byrnie/ byrne looks the part from every angle.
Suitable for:

Historical reenactment
LARP and fantasy events
Renaissance fairs and medieval festivals
Display and collecting
Film, stage and photography

Care Instructions

Apply a light coat of oil to prevent rust.
Dry the mail after every use.
Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture.
Condition the leather straps regularly to keep them supple.
Wipe the brass buckles with a soft cloth.

Note: Our chainmail byrne is handcrafted link by link using traditional methods. Because every riveted ring is closed by hand, you may notice a rivet that sits slightly proud or a ring that looks subtly different from its neighbors. These small variations are the natural hallmark of genuine artisan mail, just as they were centuries ago, and a reassuring sign of the care invested in every piece of wedge riveted chainmail we make.