surcoat checked white red Zelf mes maken but in the 14th and

but in the 14th and 15th centuries

The helmet is fitted with a leather inlay for wearing comfort

The Serafina cloak offers fine protection against the wind and cool evenings in spring

The nylon sword bag has been designed for transporting training swords

surcoat checked white red Zelf mes maken but in the 14th andThe 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 excellent 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