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Surcoats helped prevent overheating by shielding the armour from direct sunlight

The pair of trippen is crafted from a single piece of wood and goat leather

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The handmade seax blade is a replica of a 9th–10th century original found in the Viking city of Birka

greaves with rib Zwaarden Oudheid Surcoats helped prevent overheating byGreaves were worn over chainmail chausses and provided an extra layer of protection for the lower legs of mounted knights. The development of greaves coincided with the emergence of the shorter heater shield or knight's shield, which replaced the older, taller kite shields designed to protect the rider's leg. Heavy shields were cumbersome in combat, making the combination of greaves and the heater shield a significant innovation. These are a pair of