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Late 14th C Heraldic Surcoat
Joshua Santana:
I think wool or silk would be more period accurate but then again, linen is the caveat when it comes to historical garments.
Sir William:
I keep going back to the idea that the surcoats were made of silk as well, but can't remember where I read that.
Sir Edward:
Silk, wool, and linen are all appropriate. The problem with silk is it's less durable, and was ridiculously expensive. An entire surcoat entirely made of it would have been more expensive than the armor in all likelihood (perhaps considerably so). Only a very wealthy knight would do that. Smaller appliques would be more affordable, but still expensive.
Sir William:
Ok...that makes sense to me...I'm definitely not a wealthy knight. Not in persona or in real. LOL
But not leather, right?
Sir Edward:
Right, I don't think there's much evidence of leather being used for surcoats.
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