Detail of medieval chainmail displayed in Vianden Castle

A close-up detail shows medieval chainmail displayed in the Vianden Castle museum. The black and white photograph enhances the texture of the interlocking metal rings that make up this defensive armor, highlighting the mastery of medieval craftsmen. The mail hood, which protected the warrior head and neck, features the characteristic chain-link pattern that allowed flexibility while offering protection from sword blows. In the background a shield or part of another armor can be glimpsed, suggesting the exhibition context of one of the castle armory rooms. This type of protection was typical of knights from the 10th to the 14th century.

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