Medieval Clothing

The arming cap, worn under mail coifs and helmets, provides both scalp protection against abrasion and a certain amount of shock absorption. It is crafted in padded canvas with neckties and is great for re-enactment.

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The arming cap, worn under mail coifs and helmets, provides both scalp protection against abrasion and a certain amount of shock absorption. Crafted in padded canvas with neck ties.

Buy the Arming Cap - Natural with confidence from the UK’s leading medieval helmet retailer.

One of the purposes of Surcoats was to identify the wearer as a knight. Unlike those worn by Templar Sergeants, these surcoats were white with a cross in the chest. Other uses of the surcoat was to protect knights from the inclemency of the weather since crusader knights got suffocated because of overheating of their chainmail. It´s known that surcoats even saved the lives of their wearers as it is said in a chronicle that an arrow wound up in the cloth which slowed down its speed.

Made of cotton canvas.

Length: 125cm
Chest: 50”

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Price for surcoat only. Chainmail, scabbard, weapons or other items are not included.

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One of the purposes of overcoats was to identify the wearer as a knight. The Templar Order sergeants used to wear a black coat with red cross. Due to the Templar´s rules, the cross should be visible in both sides to identify sergeants from other orders members.

Other uses of the overcoat were to protect knights from the inclemency of the weather as crusader knights sometimes suffocated because of the overheating of their chainmail. It´s known that overcoats even saved the life of their wearer as it is said in the chronicle that narrates how an arrow wound up in the cloth which slowed down its speed.

Made from cotton canvas.

Length: 125cm
Chest: 125cm

All sizes are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Price for overcoat only. Any other pieces shown are not included.

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Tabards were worn over chainmail to protect the metal from the elements such as the blistering heat of the sun and rust inducing rain. They were also worn to display the wearer’s coat of arms or affiliations so that they could be easily identified on the battlefield and in tournaments. Our Robert the Bruce Tabard is handcrafted from 100% cotton and features the rampant lion of Scotland embroidered on the front. The sides are left open so that it can accommodate pretty much any size of wearer. It is usually worn with a belt which is not supplied – but there are plenty to choose from in our “Belts” category. Great for LARP or fancy dress!

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Tabard only. Does not include other accessories shown.

Tabards were worn over chainmail to protect the metal from the elements such as the blistering heat of the sun and rust inducing rain. They were also worn to display the wearer’s coat of arms or affiliations so that they could be easily identified on the battlefield and in tournaments. Our Rampant Lion Tabard is handcrafted from 100% cotton and features a rampant lion embroidered on the front. In heraldry, the Lion traditionally symbolises courage, nobility, royalty, strength, stateliness and valour, because historically it has been regarded as the "king of beasts" The sides of the tabard are left open so that it can accommodate pretty much any size of wearer. It is usually worn with a belt which is not supplied – but there are plenty to choose from in our “Belts” category. Great for LARP or fancy dress! 

Tabard only. Does not include other accessories shown.

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Three white lions on a red background (lions for courage, red for bravery in battle): Norman King Richard I, who ruled England from 1189 until 1199, introduced this coat of arms. Countless legends exist about the ruler known as Richard Lionheart, but forsooth: he was only in England for 10 months during his entire reign and might not even have been able to speak English.

In any case, he is one of the most dazzling figures of the Middle Ages and this splendid tabard would have suited him well. The deep red cotton velveteen tabard with yellow lions is the perfect complement to the armour of the period. It is slit at the lower front and back so it stays out of the way when you are sitting on a horse, and it is easy to put on.

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Height (shoulder to hem): 121cm
Chest (armpit to armpit): 59cm
Waist (width): 62cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.