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.
Armorer: Bechler (German)
Date: 15th century
Culture: German
Medium: Steel, brass
Dimensions: L. 36 in. (99.5 cm); W. appx. 33 inches (83.9 cm)
Classification: Mail
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession Number: 14.25.1540