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Jan 1, 1066
Hasting's war
The beginning of hasting's war. -
Period: Jan 1, 1066 to Dec 31, 1400
Knights
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Jan 1, 1100
First idea of armour
Cone striped helmet with a protective nose strip
Long Chain mail suit with sleeves (called a heuberk). Is made of metal rings.Large kite-shaped shield. Padded woollen tunic(called a gambeson) -
Nov 1, 1190
2nd Idea of armour Late 1100s
Late 1100s-Helmet is rounder with wider nose band. Loose fitting surcoat worn over chain mail armour to protect from suns heat.The coat of arms identifies the knight. Hauberk now covers neck and is attached to helmet with leather strips.Shield is not as big and is more triangular. Chain mail leggings mnow cover feet. -
Jan 1, 1300
3rd improved armour 1300s
1300s-Bascinets helmets worn by late 1300s. Visor can be lifted up. Pieces of hammered iron plate are added for protection. Shield is smaller and more curved.Iron gloves. Hauberk is now even shorter. Padded stockings with iron braces are worn. -
Jan 1, 1400
4th improved armour
1400- All armour weighs about 25 kilograms, But is more flexible than chaim mail. Lighter helmets called barbutes. PLate armour covers whole body joined with metal rivets and leather strips. No need for shields. Iron shoes
