lawrence knight tabard chessed white Vikingschilden It is woven 4 in

It is woven 4 in 1 from blackened rings

although this particular example has a double-edged blade

serving as a humble piece of clothing worn by the lower classes in society

The knife is supplied complete with a leather sheath for wearing on the belt

lawrence knight tabard chessed white Vikingschilden It is woven 4 inThe tradition of wearing a tabard over armour began during the Crusades. Surcoats helped prevent overheating by shielding the armour from direct sunlight. They also provided ideal protection for the hauberk and later helped protect plate armour from corrosion and rust. This surcoat features a split, permitting a knight to employ it more easily for cavalry purposes. From the late 12th century, knights primarily wore long surcoats. By the mid 13th