As requested by Chuck Russell here are photos of the rings I used for the alterations.

From left to right: solid flat ring, flat ring using a wedge rivet by Forth Armory, Flat ring using a wedge rivet by Get Dressed For Battle. All of these feature an inner diameter of 9.5mm.
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A section of the completed hauberk showing all of the ring styles.
The original flat rings using round rivets can be seen in the upper right quadrant of the photo. In the center and center-right you can see some of the GDFB rings. In the lower half of the photo the FA and solid punched rings are visible.
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Tired of hearing about this yet?

Here's a photo fresh off the UB cable. Here I'm wearing my new braise and chausses from Revival Clothing. This is an interesting experience in "freedom". :eek: I've added another inch to the hauberk's skirt and am now satisfied with the length and the color of the rings now matches due to a vinegar treatment. I treated the new rings
before adding them to the skirt! As you can see I finally bowed to my inner authenti-nazi and removed the machine-made trim. :(
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Thanks go to the brave Mrs. Kelly for braving the sub-zero cold to man the shutter. Of course when she went back inside to get a coat I told her, "Quit being a girl, I'm fine."

Outstanding Patrick, simply outstanding.

All the best,

CHT

Patrick;

The Braies and chausses must be a bit strange ? A bit like wearing a kilt the genuine way maybe :?: :p :lol:

Looks real good: Sounds, also, that the Braies and Chausses are very comfortable? I noticed this myself with the 14th century shoes being more comfortable than modern shoes.

Oh, I wear my Gambison around the house all the time as I find it very comfortable to sleep in as it keeps you warm on a cold night, but never seems to get too warm: Sort of a sensory dissonance I'm getting over as at first something this thick had to be
too warm and frankly that is how I perceived it early on ! Actually one can almost feel chilly wearing it without something really warm under or over it.

I'm going to have to buy another one that I can get dirty wearing maille or plate and one to wear around the house. :lol:

( Don't want to wash it unless it get " stinky " because of sweat: A little dirt by wearing armour doesn't seem like real dirt if a gambison is used only as underarmour. If used under the covers as sleep wear that would mean having to launder the thing after every use with armour. So this is why I want a second one. :p :lol: )

In any case you need a good Gambison to complete your kit. A thin one maybe as you mentioned before.

Thanks guys!

What does everyone think: leg wrapings or not?
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I think it looks a bit more 'Norman' without them but I'm on the fence.

Sorry Chuck, you can't take full credit for the trim. I had this itch at the back of my head when I had my wife sew it on so I kind of knew it would come off anyway. :D

Jean,
Now that my weight seems to be headed in the right direction I think a gambeson may be a good winter project.

Christian,
Thank you sir. That's a very nice compliment coming from someone like yourself.

To further illustrate the progression.....................
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Patrick, it's a phenominal piece of work and dedication if ever I did see one, this is a testament of one's passion resulting in an exemplary final completion in detail.

But I gotta ask ya, how are your eyes after all this? LOL!


You definitely have my Salute on This ONE!

WOW!

Bob

Sorry, double post.

Very impressive outfit, Patrick!

Gotta ask this question, Patrick - how many man-hours do you have into this project? Compiling your materials, assembly of maille alterations, gathering your other kit components (helm, big Johnsson, etc.)? In terms of calendar time, I know we must be talking at least a couple of years.

You bet Patrick, that I sure can relate to, back in the younger days. It's a beautiful piece of work and a whole lot to be proud of!

Bob

Nice kit! If you don't mind me asking (wouldn't want you to give away all your secrets), where did you get the shirt you're wearing underneath the maille. The one with the Anglo-Saxon design on the trim?

Also in reference to a previous comment, I was thinking of splinted greaves/vambraces and spaulders as well as the maille, but apparantley it's not particularly accurate to your reconstruction.

Why don't you wear your Spectacle helm? It'd be an interesting comparison. Although I'm not sure how good it would look painted... :D

Addison,

The tunic was made by my wife, as was the dress she's wearing here.
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Unfortunately I've had to remove the trim for the sake of accuracy. It's a shame since it's neat looking trim but far too modern looking in it's construction. I'm going to have my wife make me another tunic. For the last few months I've been on some new medication. One of the pleasant side effects is that it has increased my muscle mass by quite a bit. I almost feel as if I'm lifting weights again. :D When we made this tunic we made the upper sleeves a bit too tight. The increased mass in my upper body has made the thing far tighter than it should be and there's no room for expansion. I think I'll go with some tablet woven trim on the next one, if anything.

Yes, the Gjermunbu helm would look very cool with this get-up. Unfortunately (in this respect) it fits my head perfectly so there's no hope of squeezing it down over the coif. I had planned on also using this hauberk for my viking kit but I think it's looking a bit too 11th century. I'll have to buy another shorter byrnie style shirt eventually.