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.

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.

Buy the Rampant Lion Tabard with confidence from the UK’s leading historical clothing retailer.

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.

Robert the Bruce was King of Scots from 1306 until his death in 1329. He was one of the most famous warriors of his generation and eventually led the Scottish army to victory against the English in the Scottish Wars of Independence. He fought successfully during his reign to regain Scotland's place as an independent nation and is today remembered in Scotland as a national hero. When he died in 1329 and his body was buried in Dunfermline Abbey and his heart was placed in a silver casket and taken on crusade by his lieutenant and friend, Sir James Douglas – as was his dying wish. Douglas was killed fighting the Moors in Spain, but not before he launched the casket into the thick of the battle. The casket was found after the battle and was returned to Scotland to be interred at Melrose Abbey.

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 hand crafted 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!

Width: 36cm
Length (from neckline to hem): 65cm

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

Buy the Robert the Bruce Tabard with confidence from the UK’s leading historical clothing retailer.

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 hand crafted 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!

Width: 35cm
Length (from neckline to hem): 65cm

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

Buy the Rampant Lion Tabard with confidence from the UK’s leading historical clothing retailer.