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The Serafina cloak offers fine protection against the wind and cool evenings in spring

The knife is supplied complete with a leather sheath for wearing on the belt

It is woven 4 in 1 from blackened rings

Tents of this kind were used until the 16th century

although this particular example has a double-edged blade

lawrence knight tabard chessed white Vikingschilden The Serafina cloak offers fineThe tradition of wearing a tabard over armour began during the Crusades. Surcoats helped prevent overheating by shielding the armour from direct sunlight. They also provided ideal protection for the hauberk and later helped protect plate armour from corrosion and rust. This surcoat features a split, permitting a knight to employ it more easily for cavalry purposes. From the late 12th century, knights primarily wore long surcoats. By the mid 13th