Mail Shirt

Armorer Bechler German

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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.

Mail Shirt, Bechler (German), Steel, brass, German

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