Lawrence riddertabard Chessed - Rood Romeinse en Griekse beelden They measure 6 x 3

They measure 6 x 3

This dagger is an exact replica of an original shown in the book European Daggers by Bashford Dean

This tip has a diameter of 53 mm

5 cm long and 0

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Lawrence riddertabard Chessed - Rood Romeinse en Griekse beelden They measure 6 x 3The 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,