Hauberk

Part of Armor of Juhnvechteya
A hauberk is a sleeved shirt of maille, which in the modern day reaches the mid-thigh. It is the most common form of metallic torso armor, and in days past was seen as the pinnacle of protection. However, this has changed, and the hauberk is now both available and used commonly by the non-knightly classes, and is no longer considered the best of the available armor. 
While maille armor had seen use by the ancient Jorans and the Estrevenyii, the modern, Short-hemmed hauberk originated in Khoorte in the 250s/100s JC/VC, splitting off from the full-body maille hauberks the knights of the time used. By the 450s/300s, the hauberk had become commonly used by infantry, and became a core part of the sergeant’s kit. 
Today, the hauberk is worn by all classes of soldier who can afford it, and it is the primary defensive implement in regions such as Toradzland, Beruvia, Syhtia, and the Westmarches. It is popular in its older form in the region of Khoorte. However, among the knightly classes, it is being replaced by plate armor in much of Juhnvechteya, and it is being used alongside or in combination with brigandine and plate armor in many regions, such as Karred, Südzland, and Tanderland. Some knights maintain their use of hauberks alongside their modern plate armor, as is common in Brankonya.
Category:Armor of Juhnvechteya