Bishop collar
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| Weapon type: | Protective weapon |
| Designations: | Bishop's collar, bishop's mantle |
| Use: | armor |
| Region of origin / author: |
Europe , armaments smiths |
| Distribution: | Europe |
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The bishop's collar is a collar made of chain mesh (similar to chain mail ) that is worn over the breastplate.
description
The riveted and welded chain mesh is worked in a triangular shape. This ring armor collar protects the upper chest area and shoulders. Although it doesn't offer as much protection, it is a good substitute for a curb collar. There is historical evidence that this collar was often used by the mercenaries of the 15th and 16th centuries. The name bishop's collar is due to its shape, as the collar of a bishop , similar to this ring armor collar , is cut wide and hangs over the shoulders and chest.
In addition to the short bishop's collar, longer, poncho-like specimens have survived. This special form is known as the bishop's coat. Such armor was mostly used by foot troops as body protection. An almost completely preserved example from the 16th century is in the holdings of the art collections of the Veste Coburg (Inv.No. IE1).
literature
- Alfred Geibig: Dangerous and beautiful - a selection of historical weapons from the holdings of the art collections of the Veste Coburg . Coburg, 1996. ISBN 3-87472-073-10