surcoat men black Sinterklaas medieval knights

medieval knights

Undertunics were worn all over Europe during the Middle Ages

It has two brass buckles

The scabbard has been designed to be worn around the torso: the leather belts cross the chest in an X-shape

surcoat men black Sinterklaas medieval knightsThe tradition of wearing a surcoat over armor began during the Crusades. Surcoats helped prevent overheating by shielding the armor from direct sunlight. They also provided ideal protection for the mail hauberk and later helped protect plate armor from corrosion and rust. This surcoat features a slit, allowing the knight to use it more easily for cavalry purposes. From the late 12th century, knights primarily wore long surcoats. By the mid 13th