Overkleed heren, zwart Ketels - pannen en kookstellen except for the stubborn Hussars

except for the stubborn Hussars who still preferred to keep using the Hussar sabre

The manica protects the arm from the shoulder to the hand

Wanneer het leer goed wordt onderhouden

upper legs and knees

Dit driedelig riembeslag is gemaakt van brons

Overkleed heren, zwart Ketels - pannen en kookstellen except for the stubborn HussarsThe tradition of wearing a surcoat over armor began during the Crusades. Surcoats helped prevent overheating by shielding the armor from direct sunlight. They also provided ideal protection for the mail hauberk and later helped protect plate armor from corrosion and rust. This surcoat features a slit, allowing the knight to use it more easily for cavalry purposes. From the late 12th century, knights primarily wore long surcoats. By the mid 13th