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This German raven brooch is based on an original excavated on the Swedish island of Gotland

as a result of which it is suitable for both left-handed and right-handed users

The tabard was fastened with a belt

The top is wid-fitting and over the narrower calves you can wear leg wrappings in a contrasting color

It is painted lifelike and appears to be made of metal with brass fittings

lawrence knight tabard chessed red Middeleeuwse hemden en tunieken This German raven brooch isThe 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,