{"product_id":"15de-eeuwse-kniestukken-met-rondels","title":"Medieval poleyns, knee cops with rondels, 1.6 mm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"359\"\u003ePoleyns emerged around the second half of the 13th century and were the earliest type of plate armor added to a knight’s equipment. They were worn over chainmail chausses and provided an extra layer of protection for the vulnerable knees. For mounted knights, the legs were always a particularly exposed area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eThe development of poleyns coincided with the rise of the shorter heater or knight’s shield, which replaced the older kite shields that had extended lower to protect a rider’s legs. The heavy kite shields were cumbersome in combat, so the appearance of poleyns alongside the heater shield must be seen as a major innovation. Poleyns continued to be used well into the 16th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"932\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThese poleyns are based on late medieval originals. They can be worn either as part of a complete harness or on their own. The knee guards are fastened around the leg with leather laces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lord of Battles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51012574019912,"sku":"9576P16","price":55.73,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/DSC02218.jpg?v=1766815163","url":"https:\/\/www.celticwebmerchant.com\/en-sk\/products\/15th-century-knee-cops-with-roundels","provider":"Celtic WebMerchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}