medieval surcoat rodrick red natural Size:S-M-L The upper width is 60

The upper width is 60 cm

The shape of the gambeson permits it to extend beneath plate armour whilst providing optimal freedom of movement

but sometimes only individual pieces were used

Weight per running metre

This legendary king defeated English King Edward I at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 after years of campaigning

medieval surcoat rodrick red natural Size:S-M-L The upper width is 60The 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,