Lawrence riddertabard Chessed - Wit Vachten - botten - veren This strong basket protects the

This strong basket protects the hand during sword fighting or fencing and the cross-guard blocks the opponent's rapier

The cuirass was often combined with bascinets

based on sabers used during the American Civil War

The cutlery has a beautiful horn handle with brass decoration

Lawrence riddertabard Chessed - Wit Vachten - botten - veren This strong basket protects theThe tradition of wearing a tabard over armor began during the Crusades. Surcoats helped prevent overheating by shielding the armor from direct sunlight. They also provided ideal protection for the hauberk and later helped protect plate armor from corrosion and rust. This surcoat features a split, allowing a knight to use it more easily for cavalry purposes. From the late 12th century, knights primarily wore long surcoats. By the mid 13th century,