surcoat men red

surcoat men redThe 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

The blade is classified as Petersen Type B

The trousers are fastened by means of a cord and reach to the knees

The length of the skirt is 134 cm

and to permit greater freedom of movement

In Carnuntum

Each lantern is crafted entirely by hand

it is well-suited to LARP and re-enactment

the gambeson evolved alongside the clothing fashion of the time

This underdress is well-suited to intensive work

Daggers of this type were employed as a secondary weapon

Viking women wore a hangeroc and slip dress in contrasting colours

Tunics of this type were basic garments worn by men from the Early to Late Middle Ages throughout Europe