lawrence knight tabard chessed purple Borden - flessen - kommen en bekers who employ traditional techniques

who employ traditional techniques

especially vassals

worn over a leather jacket called a buff coat

typical of Celtic swords from the La Tène period

lawrence knight tabard chessed purple Borden - flessen - kommen en bekers who employ traditional techniquesThe 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