surcoat men black Sinterklaas Undertunics were worn all over

Undertunics were worn all over Europe during the Middle Ages

The scabbard has been designed to be worn around the torso: the leather belts cross the chest in an X-shape

This design allowed the user to grip the handle directly behind the head for woodworking or shaping wood

though it may be slightly adjusted to the correct size

surcoat men black Sinterklaas Undertunics were worn all overThe tradition of wearing a surcoat over armor began during the Crusades. Surcoats helped prevent overheating by shielding the armor from direct sunlight. They also provided ideal protection for the mail hauberk and later helped protect plate armor from corrosion and rust. This surcoat features a slit, allowing the knight to use it more easily for cavalry purposes. From the late 12th century, knights primarily wore long surcoats. By the mid 13th