What is this Chainmail Armour?

[chadkeath]

hi was out on one of my thrift store/garage sale hunts and came across this. Was found at a thrift store paid only $8.00. Asked the lady who had just put it out what it was and she was like we don't know so I put a price of $8.00 on it. So I decided to take a chance and get it. It is to small for a person, so I am wondering if this is a vintage dog armor for a animal, more than likely a dog. As the chain part has France written on them and also Hungary. Has Leather straps. Size is around 20x18 inches. Thoughts?

 

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[batcap]

Am I seeing things? Check out the 2nd picture again. I see a female torso. Is it really too small for a petite lady to slip into? Just asking, that's quite an illusion.

 

[mojjax]

Am I seeing things? Check out the 2nd picture again. I see a female torso. Is it really too small for a petite lady to slip into? Just asking, that's quite an illusion.

Very interesting observation - Nice find !

 

[Talon]

Looks too modern to be "vintage".

 

[flinthunter]

Maybe for a hog hunting dog.

 

[mjlalt]

Maybe someone who is into LARP made it for his dog

 

[chadkeath]

Just noticed it has a name on it batafem? Made in Hungary. That is interesting did not even notice the look of a female torso. LOL.

 

[mjlalt]

BUTCHERS CHAIN MAIL APRON

 

[pat-tekker-cat]

Maybe someone who is into LARP made it for his dog

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Awww, now I want one! But, I don't have a doggie!

Could it possibly be something one could use for protection while fencing? (sword fighting?)
or cosplay? I've seen this type stuff on etsy, also.

 

[jerseyben]

Awww, now I want one! But, I don't have a doggie!

Could it possibly be something one could use for protection while fencing? (sword fighting?)
or cosplay? I've seen this type stuff on etsy, also.

Do you have a cat that walks with a harness that could wear one?

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

difficult to put that on a cat....

how much does it weigh?
most modern chain mail is lightweight, useless for protection.

 

[pat-tekker-cat]

Do you have a cat that walks with a harness that could wear one?

Why yes, yes I do!



I didn't think them swords they fence with were THAT substantial that you wouldn't need really heavy armore?
Ok, Alex, I'll take "cosplay" for $200!

 

[desertmoons]

That harness has me confused. I know they sold chain arm protectors for butchers but the harness does not seem right for that.

 

[jerseyben]

Why yes, yes I do!

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I didn't think them swords they fence with were THAT substantial that you wouldn't need really heavy armore?
Ok, Alex, I'll take "cosplay" for $200!

We have a savannah cat that my wife is trying to train to walk on a harness lead.

 

[mjlalt]

I can haz chainmail!

BUTCHERS CHAIN MAIL APRON

Chainmail kitteh sayz its Butcher's APRON!

 

[gunsil]

It is quite modern, old chain mail was not made that way.

 

[desertmoons]

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