| Head gear | Underclothes | Armor | Equipment | Clothes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
What is a visor?
Face & eyes
|
What is underclothes?
linen under-shirt & linen under-pants
|
What is the weight of the armor?
50 lbs
|
What is broadsword?
one sword
|
What is padded garment aka Arming coat?
served as padding for additional armor worn over the top.
|
|
What is bascinet?
helment
|
What is covering the legs?
wollen stockings
|
What is cuisses?
protects the thigh
|
What is another name for a knife?
dagger
|
What is Surcoat?
a robe, with a belt around the waist, which was placed over with body armor.
|
|
What is an aventail?
neck
|
What is the importance of under clothes?
prevents the armor from chafing the Knights skin.
|
What is poleyns?
protects the knee cap
|
What is a shield?
made of wood, the best being constructed of numerous wood strips with the grain of each layer running at 90 degree angles.
|
What is the head cap?
Some caps had a point at the top, to which a long streamer was attached, and the peak turned up in front.
|
|
What is a cap made of to tell a persons rank?
Velvet
|
What is the type of shoes?
closed toe with a point
|
What is sabatons?
armor for the feet
|
What is mace?
a club like weapon that has blades protruding the heavy head.
|
How is the person ranked?
determined by head dress or hat.
|
|
What is the hair cut?
short
|
What is greaves?
protects the calf & ankles
|
What is complex series?
garments, chain metal, & iron plate
|
What is Surcoats emblazonation? (What did the Surcoat embladone?)
The Surcoat was emblazoned with the cote of arms or device of the knight in order to identify the Knight in battle.
|
|
Support Us on Ko-fi