Medieval Clothing

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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The Knights Templar were a powerful crusading order of knights founded in the 11th Century with many of their number recruited from England and France. There are many Templar castles and churches throughout England including the Temple Church in London, made famous in The Da Vinci Code.

Our Templar Cloak is made to an authentic period design. It is made of cotton canvas and includes fastening cords. It comes in one size that fits most average sized people.

The Knights Templar were a powerful crusading order of knights founded in the 11th Century with many of their number recruited from England and France. There are many Templar castles and churches throughout England including the Temple Church in London, made famous in The Da Vinci Code.

Our Templar Cloak is made to an authentic period design. It is made of cotton canvas and includes fastening cords. It comes in one size that fits most average sized people.

Made from high-quality leather using historically accurate patterns. Perfect for re-enactment and LARP.

How to find your measurement

Measure with the tape inside your dominant hand, all around the knuckles and close your hand (see image for example).

Sizes:
6: 17cm - 19cm
7: 19cm - 21cm
8: 21cm - 23.5cm
9: 23.5cm - 26cm
10: 26cm - 28.5cm
11: 31cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece

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Made from high-quality leather using historically accurate patterns. Perfect for re-enactment and LARP.

How to find your measurement

Measure with the tape inside your dominant hand, all around the knuckles and close your hand (see image for example).

Sizes:
6: 17cm - 19cm
7: 19cm - 21cm
8: 21cm - 23.5cm
9: 23.5cm - 26cm
10: 26cm - 28.5cm
11: 31cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece

Buy the Historical Gauntlets/Gloves with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.

These light practical gloves are designed for light practice with hand-and-a-half swords and free sparring with rapier and other light weapons. Made from high-quality leather. They are not recommended for free sparring with heavy weapons.

How to find your measurement

Measure with the tape inside your dominant hand, all around the knuckles and close your hand (see image for example).

Sizes:
6: 17cm - 19cm
7: 19cm - 21cm
8: 21cm - 23.5cm
9: 23.5cm - 26cm
10: 26cm - 28.5cm
11: 31cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece

Buy the Light Sparring Gauntlets/Gloves with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.