Middeleeuws overkleed Rodrick, oranje-zwart Viking tunieken Chaperons like this were worn

Chaperons like this were worn all over Europe

25 cm with a 56

Waarschijnlijk werd dit type helm tot in de 1e kruistocht gedragen

De decoraties zijn gemaakt in de Japanse bloemstijl (Cornus kousa)

in paintings by Dutch and French masters

Middeleeuws overkleed Rodrick, oranje-zwart Viking tunieken Chaperons like this were wornThe 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,