lawrence knight tabard chessed red Middeleeuwse hemden en tunieken the inside of the kettle

the inside of the kettle is invisibly welded

Fastened securely with buckles

These vambraces are beautifully decorated with a Celtic knot motif

It is painted lifelike and appears to be made of metal with brass fittings

Forged by hand from a single piece of iron

lawrence knight tabard chessed red Middeleeuwse hemden en tunieken the inside of the kettleThe 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,