Overkleed heren, zwart-geel Ketels - pannen en kookstellen In 1796 the British Army

In 1796 the British Army developed this sword as a basic attire for officers in the British infantry

It was buried in grave 8 of the burial ground there

This sword has an Irish ring pommel and has a striking wide blade

White surcoats would have been worn by the Cross Knights to reflect the heat of the sun on their equipment in the desert of the Holy Land

Deze maliënkraag is gemaakt van geklonken platte ringen

Overkleed heren, zwart-geel Ketels - pannen en kookstellen In 1796 the British ArmyThe 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