templar surcoat Traditionele kruisbogen The “beard” — the downward-extending

The “beard” — the downward-extending part of the blade — provided a larger cutting surface without increasing the weight of the axe

chainmail chausses were almost standard equipment for knights and men-at-arms

The Milanese armor style is recognizable by the large

It has a length of 143 cm and a hood of 60 cm

Yellow 5 Lake CI 19140

templar surcoat Traditionele kruisbogen The “beard” — the downward-extendingThe surcoat is a garment worn over a suit of armour or hauberk, employed for protection against heat and dust. Whilst a surcoat was not worn, the armour beneath could burn. This surcoat bears a depiction of the Templars' cross, the knightly order that was banned in 1307 when Philip the Fair, deeply indebted to them, sought to seize their wealth. The surcoat is also available for Hospitaller knights (a white cross on a black background) and the