Armour of interlinked metal rings (5,4)

I believe the answer is:

chain mail

(Other definitions for chain mail that I've seen before include "defensive link-up" , "guard" , "Cover protecting old soldier" , "rings to offer protection" , "Type of armour" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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