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Knights Change in Armour - Jodie S.

By MrsSolah1
  • Period: Jan 1, 1000 to Jan 1, 1500

    Change in Knights armour

  • Jan 1, 1066

    1066

    1066
    A knights armour was invented and it included; chain-mail shirt which went to the knee, padded-woolen tumic which was also knee length which was split at the front and back fro ease of riding, an egg- shaped helmet, kite shaped shields.
    Weapons included; swords, smaller shields and battle-axes
  • Jan 1, 1180

    1180

    1180
    The knights chain mail nopw covers the legs and feet. Chain mittens have been included with slits at the wrist for sliding hands in and out which were then laced up. Helmet became rounder and nose shield became wider.
    Shield become more triangualr in shape and the lance has a broader blade with lugs to prevent deep penetration into the opponents' bodie
  • Jan 1, 1270

    1270

    Helmets now cover the entire face, visor can also be lifted up. Hauberk is now shorter, just above the knee. Knee caps now cover the whole knee.
    Shields become smaller once again and sword has a new shape to it.
  • Jan 1, 1400

    1400

    Shape of visor is changed once again. breast plat with armpit socket for resting a knight's lance as he charges on his horse. Gauntles are a bell like shape and finger covers are made of canvas. Armour covers the front and back of the legs and is hinged at the knee.
    Shield is no longer used as the armour is now prtective enough.
  • Jan 1, 1425

    1425

    Cahin mail was only used is imporatnt and sensitive areas such as groin and hip.2 types of helmets were used, one that covered the whole face and neck, the other which covered most of the face leaving the chin and neck bare but a plate at the back of the neck was used. Both breast and back plates are used. Spurs are now attached the shoe.
  • Jan 1, 1470

    1470

    Spurs on feet became longer. Pointed sabatons on the tps of the knights shoes. Poleyns on his knees, couters at the elbows, and gauntlet cuffs.Breast plate was made in two parts overlapping at the bottom and rising to a point in the top center. Covered helmet and plate proctecting his chin adn neck. Shorter chain mail skirts with plates covering it at the top.
    Sword became longer and grip also became longer.