surcoat men white Middeleeuwse rokken The barbute protects the entire

The barbute protects the entire head

The original was excavated at a farm in Lindholm Hoeje

This high quality Viking seax is inspired by historical originals

Archaeological finds show that necklaces could bear both pagan and Christian symbolism and were frequently associated with ritual specialists

This skirt is made of a cotton-linen mix and has an elastic band at the waist for a good fitting size

surcoat men white Middeleeuwse rokken The barbute protects the entireThe 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