Armour (Class III) — 20th century
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About this collection
This collection covers 44 Class III armour objects from the 20th century, delivered across 120 images in 27 ZIP assets. The 20th century saw a significant revival of mail armour manufacture — driven first by the re-enactment movement, then by practical applications in cut-resistant protective equipment. The collection spans historical reproductions, functional re-enactment armour, and examples of mail's 20th-century applications in non-military protective contexts.
Why it matters
The 20th-century revival of mail manufacture represents a fascinating continuity of one of humanity's oldest protective technologies. Butted and riveted mail continued to be made by craftsmen for re-enactors, theatrical use, and protective equipment throughout the century — this collection documents that continuation alongside the historical pieces that inspired it.
Use cases & time to value
- Historical production design: Reference for mail and composite armour in period-specific film, game, and theatrical productions
- Arms and armour scholarship: Study of mail and plate construction techniques, period transitions, and regional traditions
- AI training for historical objects: Labelled mail and armour dataset spanning multiple centuries
- Museum interpretation: High-quality imagery for medieval and Renaissance gallery programmes
- Heritage research and publishing: Licensed imagery for books, journals, and exhibitions on armour history
Data schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| object_number | string | Royal Armouries catalogue number (III. prefix + sequence) |
| object_name | string | Standardised object type name as catalogued |
| class | string | III (Armour — Mail, Lamellar & Plate) |
| period | string | 20th century |
| image_filename | string | Original filename as catalogued |
| image_format | string | tif, jpg, or bmp |
| width_px | integer | Image width in pixels |
| height_px | integer | Image height in pixels |
| file_size_bytes | integer | Uncompressed file size in bytes |
Collection stats
27 assets · 44 objects · 120 images · 20th century
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