15th century knee cops with roundels Middeleeuwse mantels & capes Gorgets of this type were

Gorgets of this type were worn by officers during the Tudor era

Knives of this kind were used during the early Middle Ages

two belt loops are fitted

The lower edge of this bascinet is fitted with vervelles to which a mail collar can be attached

15th century knee cops with roundels Middeleeuwse mantels & capes Gorgets of this type werePoleyns emerged around the second half of the 13th century and were the earliest type of plate armour added to a knight's equipment. They were worn over chainmail chausses and provided an extra layer of protection for the vulnerable knees. For mounted knights, the legs were always a particularly exposed area. The development of poleyns coincided with the rise of the shorter heater or knight's shield, which replaced the older kite shields that had