Lawrence riddertabard Chessed - Rood Romeinse en Griekse beelden 5 cm long and 0

5 cm long and 0

This dagger is an exact replica of an original shown in the book European Daggers by Bashford Dean

Haðabu (or Haithabu) developed into one of the most important North European trading cities

De leren binnenhandschoenen zijn aan de toppen van de vingers van de handschoen gestikt

Lawrence riddertabard Chessed - Rood Romeinse en Griekse beelden 5 cm long and 0The 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,