existing example of this type of construction of which I am aware is on the collar of a hauberk from Northern India. Simon Metcalfe, of the Victoria and Albert Museum, is currently doing some interesting research into riveted mail. He should be publishing in this year's (1997) Royal Armouries year book. Permission is given to print, copy or otherwise distribute this guide provided the following conditions are met: (i) this must not be done for profit, (ii) the guide must not be modified in any way, and (iii) this copyright notice must not be removed or altered. About the Author Paul Blackwell lives in Berkshire, England. His interests include medieval armour, cooking and dancing. Paul de Gorey is a 14th Century soldier of fortune who has fought his way across much of France and the Holy Land. He was born in Gorey on the Island of Jersey. He is currently residing in the neighbouring Kingdom of Drachenwald .