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Sir Edward:

Interesting discussion on myArmoury about this:

Flat or Round Rings
http://www.myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=22765&highlight=

In a way, it's nice to know that you can use either for the 14th and 15th century.

Sir William:
Which do you prefer?  I like the way the flat rings lay better.

Thorsteinn:
Pre 10th century is mostly, if not all, flat as I recall right?

-Ivan

Sir Wolf:
nope
most riveted rings are actually round. flat riveted is around but comes in heavy toward the 14th/15th c. now flat solid are a good portion flat. but there are so many variances its crazy ehhe

Sir Ulrich:
I prefer flat rings, they're stronger than round and less heavy. I do however believe most maille made back then used various ring sizes for different parts. Something that isn't very much seen in modern reproduction maille.

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