The lorica hamata is a type of chainmail armor used during the Roman Empire.
Our mail shirt, with alternating rows of 6 mm or 8mm riveted and solid rings, is sleeveless and reaches to about mid-thigh. The shoulder doubling is shaped like a square-bottomed U and is lined with leather piping which is folded over the edges and stitched through. The doubling is attached to the body by a row of rings along the back bottom edge. Riveted to the center of the chest is a pair of S-shaped hook of brass, which can be hooked onto a stud on each flap.
Lorica Hamatas are available in three sizes, namely,
Medium (chest size - 48 inches)
Large (chest size - 54 inches)
Extra Large (chest size - 60 inches)
For a good fit, make sure you wear all clothing / padding before taking measurements.Anybody opting for a medium size shirt, should have maximum chest size 42 inches with the gambeson on. Our medium size gambeson would fit under our standard medium size Lorica Hamata.