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The large axe head with cross motif is securely fastened to the shaft with nails

It is 22 cm long and has a blade of 10 cm

Because of the added wedge-shaped fabric strips on the sides of the tunic (also called gores) the tunic has a flare

These greaves are made of high quality rough woven cotton canvas and have a polyester padding

the pendant could also be an image of a female warrior

lawrence knight tabard chessed green Kleding accessoires en zelf maken The large axe head withThe 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,