gambeson hood and collar aulber black Middeleeuwse schoenen the close helmet followed the

the close helmet followed the contours of the head and neck

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and weighs 1106 grams

which contrast beautifully with the light colours of the wood and bone

This permits sizes and finish to deviate slightly from one another

gambeson hood and collar aulber black Middeleeuwse schoenen the close helmet followed theIn the Middle Ages, knights and foot soldiers often wore gambeson hoods and collars such as this. The hood and collar are crafted after examples from the Morgan Bible. The gambeson hood and collar may be worn separately as well as beneath armour and helmets. They can be attached to one another with leather straps. Both are constructed from rough woven canvas and feature a wool felt polyester padding.