Cyclas, scapular, black

Product description

This versatile medieval surcoat is based on simple, sleeveless garments worn in various forms during the High and Late Middle Ages. Depending on the way you wear and combine it, it can be used as scapular or tabard, cyclas or knightly surcoat.

If scapular or tabard it suits the simple clothing of monks and other clergy, but also of farmers, craftsmen and foot soldiers. Such surcoats were worn over a tunic worn and could with a belt be secured around the waist. They provided a practical extra layer that helped protect the clothing underneath from dirt and wear while at work.

Also if Cyclas This overcoat fits perfectly with a historical outfit. This type of sleeveless overgarment was worn over ordinary clothing in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries and was common among different layers of society. Around the beginning of the fourteenth century, the open sides of such garments increasingly became partially or completely closed, developing towards the later sleeveless surcotte.

In addition, the overcoat can be worn as knightly surcoat about chainmail shirt or armor. From the time of the Crusades, such surcoats became a characteristic part of knights' equipment. From the thirteenth century onwards, they were also regularly carried out in the colors and heraldry of the wearer, making it easier to recognize a knight on the battlefield.

This makes this overcoat suitable for a variety of historical characters and periods. Simply wear it over a tunic as a monk, pilgrim, farmer or craftsman, combine it as a cyclas with a medieval outfit, or wear it over your armor as a knight. For a personal touch, it can also be decorated with your own heraldry, a family coat of arms or the cross of a knighthood.