Crussader Knight Tabard - Black/Red

Product description

The tradition of wearing a surcoat over armor began during the Crusades. Tabards helped prevent overheating by shielding the armor from direct sunlight. Additionally, they provided ideal protection for chainmail hauberks and, a few centuries later, helped protect plate armor from corrosion and rust.

This tabard features a slit, allowing the knight to move more easily while mounted on horseback. From the late 12th century, knights primarily wore long tabards. By the mid-13th century, these were increasingly adorned with personal coats of arms and were sometimes also worn by foot soldiers in the knight’s retinue. In the early 14th century, shorter surcoats became fashionable, and by the late 14th century, they were replaced by the jupon.

This Crusader tabard is made from high-quality split leather with a broad cross stitched on the chest from natural linen. The linen is dyed to create a weathered effect, giving the tabard an authentic, historical appearance. It is adjustable at the sides.