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The mantle is extended so it covers the shoulders (as seen in photo)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable online and in our showroom at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e508 42 Ave SE\u003cbr\u003eCalgary, Alberta, Canada\u003cbr\u003eT2G 1Y6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Chen","offers":[{"title":"Galvanized Steel","offer_id":2112747331,"sku":"","price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Steel Oil","offer_id":2112747395,"sku":"","price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black Steel","offer_id":2112747459,"sku":"","price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/8278\/products\/Coif.jpg?v=1571438850"},{"product_id":"butted-steel-haubergon","title":"Butted Steel Haubergeon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChainmail shirts where used for over 2000 years as a form of protection. 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Available in Mild Steel Natural , Mild Steel Black and Zinc plated (galvanized) to prevent rust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable here or in our showroom at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e508 42 Ave SE\u003cbr\u003eCalgary, Alberta, Canada\u003cbr\u003eT2G 1Y6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Chen","offers":[{"title":"Galvanized Steel \/ 48\"","offer_id":2148445699,"sku":null,"price":349.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Galvanized Steel \/ 55\"","offer_id":56311338270886,"sku":null,"price":349.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Galvanized Steel \/ 60\"","offer_id":56311338303654,"sku":null,"price":349.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Steel Oil \/ 48\"","offer_id":2148445763,"sku":"AB2459","price":349.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Steel Oil \/ 55\"","offer_id":56311338336422,"sku":null,"price":349.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Steel Oil \/ 60\"","offer_id":56311338369190,"sku":"AB2794","price":349.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Steel \/ 48\"","offer_id":2148445827,"sku":null,"price":349.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black Steel \/ 55\"","offer_id":56311338401958,"sku":null,"price":349.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black Steel \/ 60\"","offer_id":56311338434726,"sku":null,"price":349.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/8278\/products\/Haubergon.jpg?v=1571438850"},{"product_id":"butted-steel-hauberk","title":"Butted Steel Hauberk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChainmail shirts where used for over 2000 years as a form of protection. Although the size and design changed over the years the basics did not. it provided a flexible and relatively low cost (compared to plate amour) form of protection. The chainmail Hauberk is an over sized shirt. It normally comes to the the knee with a riding split and has wrist length sleeves depending on the size of the wearer. Made from 16 ga 5\/16ths mild steel rings. Zinc platted to protect agents rust. One size fits most. Standard size fits up to a 54 inch chest size. XL size fits up to 60 inch chest size. Please also remember we recommended to leave up to 8 inches of space to make room for a gambeson or arming jacket underneath the mail. Available in Mild Steel Natural , Mind Steel Black and Zinc plated (galvanized) to prevent rust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable here or in our showroom at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e508 42 Ave SE\u003cbr\u003eCalgary, Alberta, Canada\u003cbr\u003eT2G 1Y6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Chen","offers":[{"title":"Galvanized Steel \/ 48\"","offer_id":2148474627,"sku":"","price":399.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Galvanized Steel \/ 55\"","offer_id":46471186088102,"sku":null,"price":399.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Galvanized Steel \/ 60\"","offer_id":46471186120870,"sku":"AB2793","price":399.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Steel Oil \/ 48\"","offer_id":2148474691,"sku":"","price":399.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Steel Oil \/ 55\"","offer_id":46471186153638,"sku":null,"price":399.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Steel Oil \/ 60\"","offer_id":46471186186406,"sku":null,"price":399.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Steel \/ 48\"","offer_id":2148474755,"sku":"","price":399.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black Steel \/ 55\"","offer_id":46471186219174,"sku":null,"price":399.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black Steel \/ 60\"","offer_id":46471186251942,"sku":null,"price":399.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/8278\/products\/Hauberk.jpg?v=1571438850"},{"product_id":"butted-steel-leggings","title":"Butted Steel Leggings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChainmail shirts where used for over 2000 years as a form of protection. Although the size and design changed over the years the basics did not. it provided a flexible and relatively low cost (compared to plate amour) form of protection. This set of leggings offers protection for the legs. A simple loop in the chainmail allows these to be quickly attached to any belt. Made from 16 ga 5\/16ths mild steel rings. Zink platted to protect agents rust. One size fits most.. 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These were also worn with an aventail, with attachment points provided on the helmet if you want to modify it to add one!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese helmets come with an adjustable liner to help you better fit it to your head and are crafted from 14 gauge steel, making it suitable for reenactment!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStand sold separately  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle it for yourself in our shop at:\u003cbr\u003e508 42 Ave SE\u003cbr\u003eCalgary, Alberta, Canada\u003cbr\u003eT2G 1Y6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Chen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4485347267,"sku":"AB0424","price":299.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/8278\/products\/54d4bc8c145235d2e748152ecdf8717b.jpeg?v=1571438853"},{"product_id":"lorica-segmentata","title":"Lorica Segmentata","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe lorica segmentata (\u003ci\u003esegmented cuirass\u003c\/i\u003e) is a type of \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Personal armour\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Personal_armour\"\u003epersonal armour\u003c\/a\u003e used by soldiers of the Roman Empire consisting of metal strips (\"girth hoops\" fashioned into circular bands), fastened to internal leather straps. 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That being said, even with the addition of ventilation holes, this helmet was heavy, hot, and didn't allow for great air circulation, making them uncomfortable for protracted use, which meant that many knights wore a secondary cap or helmet underneath to allow them to remove the helmet during battle for a breather, while still remaining relatively safe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular sugarloaf helmet is made from 16 gauge steel and has an adjustable liner to help it fit to the appropriate sitting height for the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle it for yourself in our shop at:\u003cbr\u003e508 42 Ave SE\u003cbr\u003eCalgary, Alberta, Canada\u003cbr\u003eT2G 1Y6\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Chen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20437719174,"sku":"","price":224.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/8278\/products\/d4134a820fc7c07b35d878ea333a915e.jpeg?v=1571438857"},{"product_id":"t-face-barbute-helmet","title":"T-Face Barbute Helmet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as barbut, barbuta, celata, this helmet is characterized by a rounded skull and a \"t-shaped\" opening for the face, which were sometimes expanded into a fully open face. 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This helm provides excellent head protection for the re-enactor, with greater comfort and safety provided by oversize ventilation holes and a reinforced nasal. 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Often open-faced for breathability, visibility, and cost, none-the-less there are many examples of close-faced versions, such as this one, which is based on a 17th Century German Bellows-visored burgonet. 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