PLATE XXV. 



Outfit belonging to Persian Chain Mail shown on 

 the two preceding plates (see p. 244). 



Fig. 1 . Two-edged sword with steel blade and iron handle. The ornaments on 

 the blade are incrusted with gold; those on the handle, with silver. 



Fig. 2. Iron arm-guard, with representations of four scenes in Persian style. 



Fig. 3. Hauberk, consisting of a coif of mail, suspended from a wadded cotton 

 quilt. Width, 26 cm. 



Fig. 4. Gauntlet of mail. The back is formed by red cotton stuff, lined with 

 chamois leather. The mail protecting the palm consists of a single layer of chain 

 twisted from iron wire. Length, 18 cm. 



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