surcoat men white Kammen - chirurgie en verzorging He lived during the bloody

He lived during the bloody 1st century BC

Measured from ear to ear

Hand-stitched details adorn the piece

yet are produced so as to achieve a flexibility and toughness similar to normal swords

surcoat men white Kammen - chirurgie en verzorging He lived during the bloodyThe 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 ideal protection for the mail hauberk and later helped protect plate armour from corrosion and rust. The 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 13th