These chainmail leggings, or chausses, are designed to provide lower-body defense, just as they did for medieval warriors from the 12th to 14th centuries. Constructed from 10 mm internal diameter round ring round riveted rings of 16-gauge mild steel, they form a 4-in-1 mail weave which is strong as well as flexible.   Mail chausses such as these were worn throughout the 12th-14th centuries, when leg armor relied heavily on mail protection. They were often paired with padded hose or arming garments and later integrated with early plate defenses. The round riveted construction ensured strength under stress, making them a staple of medieval leg protection for both knights and foot soldiers.   The chausses are secured with multiple leather straps, at the waist and several along the legs, ensuring a secure, adjustable fit whether worn directly over padded hose or as part of a...