Knights templar1

Knights by Isabella

By MrsSolah1
  • Period: Jan 2, 1066 to Dec 31, 1400

    Isabella's Knights

  • Feb 14, 1066

    The battle of Hastings

    The battle of Hastings
    The battle of histing was fought between the english and the Duke of Normandy "William"
  • Apr 17, 1100

    Knights armour improves

    Knights armour improves
    In theese early stages the knights armour was simply chain mail from neck to knees with a woolen tunic underneath. They had a helment covering their head and nose. The shield was large and shaped like cone.
  • Sep 26, 1100

    Knights armour improves

    Knights armour improves
    In the late 1100"s the knights wore chain mail with a surcoast over the top to reduce heat. Chain mail covered the neck and was attatched to the helmet. The shield was a medium style and was shaped like a squashed cone.
  • Mar 27, 1300

    Knights armour inproves

    Knights armour inproves
    Bascinate helments were now worn with visers that could be lifted. The shield was a different shape and was smaller. iron gloves were worn. This armour was so heavy that if a knight fell down he would not be able to get up again by himself.
  • Nov 25, 1400

    Nights armour improves

    Nights armour improves
    The knights armour changes to a full body suit weighing around 25kg. They were more flexible than chain mail but heavier. By this time no shields were needed.