Lawrence riddertabard Bitone - Wit Germaanse en Slavische sieraden It is made of 100%

It is made of 100% cotton and has an ornate embroidered edge at the neckline

A beautiful gift for yourself or for friends

Naarmate het plaatpantser beter werd

The belt loops are beautifully decorated with knot motifs

This turtle brooch is a replica of a 9th century original excavated in Gjerstad

Lawrence riddertabard Bitone - Wit Germaanse en Slavische sieraden It is made of 100%The 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 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 tabards. By the mid 13th century,