surcoat checked black white

surcoat checked black whiteThe tradition of wearing a surcoat over armour began during the Crusades. Surcoats helped prevent overheating by shielding the armour from direct sunlight. They also provided suitable protection for the mail hauberk and later helped protect plate armour from corrosion and rust. This surcoat features a slit, permitting the knight to employ it more easily for cavalry purposes. From the late 12th century, knights primarily wore long surcoats. By the mid

The armour has been designed to protect the thighs from blows and impacts during battle

This type of axe was likely used primarily as a battle axe

The spear is inspired by spears from Greek mythology

The buckle is constructed in the Borre style and is made of brass

The traditional Scottish costume consisted of the brat

The dagger is dispatched with a leather scabbard included

is based on a historical original

The shirt is handwoven from soft cotton

so there is no danger of it failing to fit at the waist

The sword is 105 cm in length

whilst the cavalry carried it on the left

it measures 102 cm in total length