A Polish or Hungarian light cavalryman's (hussar) coat of mail, 2nd half of the 16th century The coat forged of riveted rings with an outside diameter of approx. 9 - 10 mm, alternating ring thicknesses with heavier mesh on the breast and lightweight mesh on the sleeves. An open section at the front with two preserved fastening hooks. The long sleeves cut on a slant at the lower end. The overlaid, dagged shoulder protection made of extremely fine riveted mesh (ring diameter approx. 5.5 mm) interwoven with rhombic patterns of closed brass rings, placed end to end. The remnants of a lined textile collar, covered in silk and trimmed with gilt decorative rivets. The cloth collar heavily worn, the fine shoulder mesh incomplete. Overall, the coat in good condition, but trimmed unevenly at the lower edge. Length approx. 77 cm.A rare coat of mail for a light cavalryman at the period of the Austrian Turkish Wars. The formerly magnificent execution reflects the fashionable tastes of the Ottoman army at that time.Condition: III