Mail coif - Wikipedia
A mail coif is a flexible hood of chain mail that extended to cover the throat, neck, and the top part of the shoulders. They were popular with European fighting men of the Middle Ages. The coif dates from the 10th century, and is a close-fitting cap …
Gorget - Wikipedia
In the High Middle Ages, when mail was the primary form of metal body armour used in Western Europe, the mail coif protected the neck and lower face. In this period, the term gorget seemingly referred to textile (padded) protection for the neck, often worn over mail.
Coif - Wikipedia
A coif (/ kɔɪf /) is a close fitting cap worn by both men and women [1] that covers the top, back, and sides of the head. Coifs date from the 10th century, but fell out of popularity with men in the 14th century. [2] .
Tudor and Elizabethan Coifs
This coif appears to have been shaped with a vertical seam running down the back center, rather than by gathers at the nape of the neck. A strip is wrapped around the coif and knotted at the base of the neck.
The Chainmail Coif: A Knight’s Armor for the Head - Knights Templar
The chainmail coif was an integral component of the knightly armor ensemble, providing crucial protection for the head and neck during battles. Its design and craftsmanship evolved over time, culminating in the intricate and effective pieces worn by knights during the medieval period.
16th and 17th Century Coifs - Elizabethan Costume
A coif, early 17th c., worked in black silk and gilt thread in a variety of stitches. A thread would be passed through the loops at the bottom of the neck to gather the coif at the base of the neck.
Chain Mail Coifs and Maille Coifs - Dark Knight Armoury
A chain mail coif is a traditional type of head covering that when, worn, protects the almost all angles of the head, as well as the neck and the shoulders. Only the face is left uncovered. Obviously, the head is an important part of the anatomy, which is why Dark Knight Armoury offers such a variety of chain mail coifs.
Making an Elizabethan Coif
To make a coif, very little is required. Simply some thread, fabric, ribbon or cord to thread through the neck gathering, and whatever decoration you wish to apply to it.
Coif – Chainmail - Medieval Chronicles
Coif chainmail was used to protect the neck and head and was typically worn by Knights. Discover the History of Coif Chainmail, see images and Types.
Medieval Garb and Such: Coifs (also called Biggins) - Blogger
2008年1月26日 · Coifs were little skullcaps worn by both men and women in the medieval times. It served the purpose of both keeping one's hair out of the way (and probably keeping lice under control) and of helping to keep one warm. Coifs were traditionally white or off white and could be made out of linen, silk or similar fabric.
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