medieval surcoat rodrick orange black Size:S-M-L The subarmalis was worn underneath

The subarmalis was worn underneath the Lorica hamata and Lorica segmentata

which required a mechanism to open and close it

The armholes of the surcotte gradually became larger

these helmets were made from multiple pieces

medieval surcoat rodrick orange black Size:S-M-L The subarmalis was worn underneathThe tradition of wearing a tabard over armour began during the Crusades. Surcoats helped prevent overheating by shielding the armour from direct sunlight. They also provided ideal protection for the hauberk and later helped protect plate armour from corrosion and rust. The surcoat features a split, permitting a knight to employ it more easily for cavalry purposes. From the late 12th century, knights primarily wore long surcoats. By the mid 13th