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::III) The wire used for the rings should be a minimum of 1.2mm (18 SWG) square or in diameter, and a maximum of 2.2mm (13 SWG) square or in diameter.
::IV) The most authentic mail shirts in Regia’s period are made from 6-8mm (internal diameter) however links up to 10mm (internal diameter) are allowable.
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::V) Rings may be butted closed. However, it is suggested that mail should be constructed of alternate rows of riveted and forge welded or solid rings.
::VI) Mail should be constructed so that every link goes into two other links in the row above and two in the row below, unless for the purpose of shaping the garment (see diagram )
