it differs only slightly, they both use a pattern known as 4 in 1, reenactors usually use aluminum, as it is lighter, protective gear uses stainless steel. authentic armour used riveted mail, but reenactors have used butted ring mail also. safety mesh has welded rings which are far supirior to butted or riveted mail. ofcourse there are reenactors that use butted steel and stainless steel mesh as well. protective mail is often made with much smaller rings then reenactment armour. |