lawrence knight tabard chessed white Middeleeuwse blouses en topjes 5 metres high

5 metres high

Large axes with round heads were used in warfare by Danish Vikings (and later by the Anglo-Saxons)

From around 1515

The armour is well-suited to either arm

lawrence knight tabard chessed white Middeleeuwse blouses en topjes 5 metres highThe tradition of wearing a tabard over armour began during the Crusades. Surcoats helped prevent overheating by shielding the armour from direct sunlight. They also provided ideal protection for the hauberk and later helped protect plate armour from corrosion and rust. This surcoat features a split, permitting a knight to employ it more easily for cavalry purposes. From the late 12th century, knights primarily wore long surcoats. By the mid 13th