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A '''chain''' is a series of [[metal]] rings interwoven with each other to create a long string of considerable strength.
A '''chain''' is a series of [[metal]] rings interwoven with each other to create a long string of considerable strength.


Small chains of precious [[metals]] are often worn for decoration. In the [[SCA]], a large "[[gold]]" chain (often [[brass]] for economy) is worn by [[knight]]s as a sign of [[fealty]].
Small chains of precious [[metal|metals]] are often worn for decoration. In the [[SCA]], a large "[[gold]]" chain (often [[brass]] for economy) is worn by [[knight]]s as a sign of [[fealty]].


''[[Chainmaille]]'' is an incorrect, [[out-of-period]] term for ''[[maille]]''.
''[[Chainmaille]]'' is an incorrect, [[out-of-period]] term for ''[[maille]]''.

Revision as of 02:25, 25 January 2006

A chain is a series of metal rings interwoven with each other to create a long string of considerable strength.

Small chains of precious metals are often worn for decoration. In the SCA, a large "gold" chain (often brass for economy) is worn by knights as a sign of fealty.

Chainmaille is an incorrect, out-of-period term for maille.