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I'm interested in the chainmail worn in the 14th and 15th century. As far as I know, almost all chainmail found in Europe has been riveted and woven 4 in 1. But I hear that there were chainmails made of rings of both flattened wire and round wire. Which was more popular? Also, I heard about some findings were the mail was made of rows of riveted and whole (die cut) rings. Does anyone know where were those found and where to get some pictures, dating and descriptions of them?

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Shoul we add "armor" tag? There seem to be enough questions on topic to merit that. – DVK Feb 15 at 14:17
I wanted to, but not enough rep :( – K.L. Feb 15 at 14:35
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Done. Good question. – Nathan Cooper Feb 15 at 14:56
@K.L. you can edit the wiki for the tag and get some more reputation... – Sardathrion Feb 15 at 14:57
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@K.L. drop those ideas on meta? – Sardathrion Feb 15 at 16:22
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