Description

Riveted Chainmail Aventail for Helmet | Type 1

Riveted Chainmail Aventail for Helmet | Type 1 is made for eastern and Slavic-style helmets used in armored combat. It works as a replacement aventail when your old chainmail becomes worn, damaged, or unreliable after years of use.

TL;DR

• Riveted chainmail aventail for medieval combat helmets
• Best suited for Eastern and Slavic-style helmets
• Made from flat rings
• Half solid rings and half riveted rings
• Standard size fits our helmets for 55–62 cm (21.7–24.4 in) head circumference
• Standard full circumference: 78 cm (30.7 in)
• Stretched circumference: 95 cm (37.4 in)
• Height: 25 cm (9.8 in)
• Custom sizing available by measurements

This aventail protects the neck and lower head area while keeping the helmet historically clean and practical. It helps cover the gaps around the helmet edge, which matters when strikes come from the side, behind, or during close-range grappling.

We make it from flat rings with a half-solid and half-riveted construction. As a result, the aventail keeps good flexibility while staying strong enough for regular armored combat use.

The listed price applies to a standard-sized aventail made for our helmets. This standard version works for helmets made for 55–62 cm (21.7–24.4 in) head circumference.

For heavily customized helmets or unusual attachment layouts, the final price may change. Therefore, please add your measurements in the order comment, so we can check the fit before production.

Measurements We Need

• 1 — Full bottom circumference of your helmet
• 2 — Chainmail height from the attachment point to the lower edge of your padded aventail

These measurements help us adjust the aventail to your helmet size. So it sits better, covers the neck correctly, and does not hang too short or too long during movement.

Specifications

• Product: Riveted Chainmail Aventail for Helmet | Type 1
• Type: helmet aventail/chainmail neck protection
• Helmet style: eastern and Slavic-style helmets
• Ring type: flat rings
• Construction: half solid rings, half riveted rings
• Standard helmet fit: 55–62 cm (21.7–24.4 in) head circumference
• Standard full circumference: 78 cm (30.7 in)
• Stretched circumference: 95 cm (37.4 in)
• Height: 25 cm (9.8 in)
• Use: armored combat, buhurt, helmet repair, replacement aventail

A practical replacement aventail for fighters who need reliable neck coverage and a better fit for eastern or Slavic-style helmets.

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Chain Mail Armor FAQ

Helmets FAQ

Helmets

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How do I measure my head?

To ensure the helmet for armored combat fits correctly, take your measurements without any padding, using a tailor’s measuring tape.

Refer to the diagram:

• A – Maximum head circumference measured horizontally around the widest part of the head (typically from the forehead across the back of the skull).
• B – Vertical distance from the center of the eye level straight down to the top of the shoulder. This helps us determine the appropriate helmet length to ensure full coverage without restriction.

For the best fit, please double-check your measurements and include them in centimeters.

If there are any specific considerations — such as plans to wear additional padding, a request for reinforced vision protection (e.g., extra eye bars), or anything else that might influence the build — please mention this in the order comments during checkout. We take these details into account during production to ensure your helmet arrives ready and optimized for use.

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Do I need to buy anything extra with the helmet?

No additional purchases are needed. All helmets are supplied fully equipped and ready for training or competition use. This includes:

• Internal liner system
• All necessary leather straps (including Simon strap)
• Neck protection in the form of a mounted aventail with integrated steel or titanium plates

Each helmet arrives ready for immediate use upon delivery — no extra assembly or upgrades required.

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What’s the best helmet to start with?

Classic bascinets are one of the most versatile and widely accepted choices in armored combat. Whether it’s a clapvisor, spoletto, nasal bascinet, or bascinet with a cross, these models offer solid protection — especially around the eyes — and are compatible with most common armor kits used in tournaments.

Their design balances protection, breathability, and visibility, making them a reliable choice for both new and experienced fighters.

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