Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Camail

See also: Camail in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

A band of chain mail hung from the edge of a helmet to protect the neck. May be blazoned an “aventail” or “skirt of mail.”

Default orientation: point to base. No default coloration.

Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.