lawrence knight tabard chessed red Middeleeuwse hemden en tunieken the inside of the kettle

the inside of the kettle is invisibly welded

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

as a result of which it is suitable for both left-handed and right-handed users

Fastened securely with buckles

The tabard was fastened with a belt

lawrence knight tabard chessed red Middeleeuwse hemden en tunieken the inside of the kettleThe tradition of wearing a tabard over armor began during the Crusades. Surcoats helped prevent overheating by shielding the armor from direct sunlight. They also provided ideal protection for the hauberk and later helped protect plate armor from corrosion and rust. This surcoat features a split, allowing a knight to use it more easily for cavalry purposes. From the late 12th century, knights primarily wore long surcoats. By the mid 13th century,