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be considered an “extra garment;” it must
measure at least 3×3 fingers in size or be
something of significance (Aruch Hashulchan Ha’atid, Klei Hamikdash 31:14), for
which a gold chain surely qualifies.
The placement of the suggested chain is
also problematic. Even a speck of dust or
an insect, is, ab initio, considered a chatzitzah (barrier) between the Kohen Gadol’s
skin and his garme