lawrence knight tabard chessed red Middeleeuwse hemden en tunieken Fastened securely with buckles

Fastened securely with buckles

It is supplied unpainted so that you may adjust it to your own liking

Size S: length 31 cm - width 28 cm

Forged by hand from a single piece of iron

lawrence knight tabard chessed red Middeleeuwse hemden en tunieken Fastened securely with bucklesThe tradition of wearing a tabard over armor began during the Crusades. Surcoats helped prevent overheating by shielding the armor from direct sunlight. They also provided ideal protection for the hauberk and later helped protect plate armor from corrosion and rust. This surcoat features a split, allowing a knight to use it more easily for cavalry purposes. From the late 12th century, knights primarily wore long surcoats. By the mid 13th century,