Glossary: H
HAUBERK
A mail shirt reaching to somewhere between the knee and hip and including sleeves.
HAUBERGEON
A mail shirt which usually extends to the upper thighs, and has half sleeves. Often, these would be laced down the sides.
HANDFLOWER
Maille jewelry which covers all or part of the back on the hand. Consists of a bracelet and finger ring, along with maille connecting the two.
HEAT TREATMENT
Any process involving heating a metal to a specific temperature for a specific length of time, followed by a specific rate of cooling, in order to change the physical properties of the metal.
HARD DRAWING
Passing metal through successively smaller holes in a draw plate in order to reduce diameter and increase hardness.
HORSEMAN'S SLITS
Slits in a maille shirt that are located in the front and back of the shirt. Allows more freedom for the wearer's legs when riding a horse.
