medieval surcotte isabeau brown Viking beenwindsels Constructed from a strong leather

Constructed from a strong leather top and bottom

a few in Norway

is brown and its circumference is approx

The guard has three quillions with ball-shaped ends

the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons

medieval surcotte isabeau brown Viking beenwindsels Constructed from a strong leatherThe surcotte, originally worn as an outer garment by men, became more popular among women starting in the thirteenth century. The garment is intended to be worn over another piece of clothing. Wide, sleeveless surcottes were worn by the working class, while narrow surcottes were worn by the aristocracy. Narrow surcottes like this one emerged in the 14th century and were sometimes a controversial garment. This type of surcotte arose during a period of