chaperon herringbone motif knud burgundy grey Beeldjes en huisaltaren It has a leather inlay

It has a leather inlay and a strap to fasten it under the chin

as the helmet closes behind the bevor

now held as part of the Wallace Collection in London

The buckle is fashioned in the Borre style and constructed from brass

chaperon herringbone motif knud burgundy grey Beeldjes en huisaltaren It has a leather inlayThe chaperon became a popular piece of clothing during the High Middle Ages, though it had already been worn from the Early Middle Ages. It protects the head, neck, back and shoulders from cold weather and rain, and is particularly well suited to sleeping in during a camp or festival. During the High Middle Ages, the chaperon was a popular item of clothing amongst all classes in society. The upper classes wore chaperons in expensive colours such as