surcoat men green Ambachten levende geschiedenis and weighs 1106 grams

and weighs 1106 grams

The upper bracelet has been crafted after a Viking bracelet found on the Swedish island of Gotland

This stylish Viking dressed is based on clothing fragments found in the Viking town of Haihtabu

Constructed from bronze-coloured bronze

surcoat men green Ambachten levende geschiedenis and weighs 1106 gramsThe tradition of wearing a surcoat over armor began during the Crusades. Surcoats helped prevent overheating by shielding the armor from direct sunlight. They also provided ideal protection for the chainmail hauberk and later helped protect plate armor from corrosion and rust. This surcoat features a slit, allowing the knight to use it more easily for cavalry purposes. From the late 12th century, knights primarily wore long surcoats. By the mid 13th