surcoat men black Rapieren Surcoats helped prevent overheating by

Surcoats helped prevent overheating by shielding the armour from direct sunlight

it features a soft cotton lining on the inside to ensure comfortable wear

Even plate armour will not survive long after an encounter with your mace

is well-suited to use in re-enactment camps

from knight to peasant

surcoat men black Rapieren Surcoats helped prevent overheating byThe tradition of wearing a surcoat over armour began during the Crusades. Surcoats helped prevent overheating by shielding the armour from direct sunlight. They also provided ideal protection for the mail hauberk and later helped protect plate armour from corrosion and rust. The surcoat features a slit, permitting the knight to employ it more easily for cavalry purposes. From the late 12th century, knights primarily wore long surcoats. By the mid 13th