surcoat men green Ambachten levende geschiedenis Constructed from bronze-coloured bronze

Constructed from bronze-coloured bronze

Vikings and other from Central and Northern Europe

Phenoxyethanol

and weighs 1106 grams

surcoat men green Ambachten levende geschiedenis Constructed from bronze-coloured bronzeThe 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 chainmail 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