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I Want To Be a 13th Century English Knight
Ian:
Well, for 1290-1300 disregard a lot of my opening post... lemme refine it a bit
Ian:
Plate bits are a lot more common that late in the century than before.
Here's a fellow with center creased knees dated 1289. He still has a lot of kit that's recognizable earlier in the century. Maille head to toe with integrated hands and feet, and probably coif, with plate knee augmentation. Also note the smaller heater shield compared to shields earlier in the century. Also of high importance on this effigy is the surcoat style. I call it a mullet surcoat... short in the front and long in the back! Ha... anyway, it's an English style I believe:
I pulled this one only because of the helm. It's a Dargen style great helm, very appropriate for this period:
From the 1282-1300 Manusciprt Lancelot du Lac again we see the Dargen Pommern style great helm being worn:
One thing I'm noticing on FRENCH effigies that I'm not noticing on English, is that the French are wearing those shoulder thingies, that really weren't armor, they seem to just display heraldy:
In summary:
1. Maille head to toe, integrated coif/hands/feet. Unsure if chausses are stocking or lace-up by this time with greater frequency, both probably exist.
2. Long surcoat, option to go with the mullet (silk or wool is probably best (wool is WAY less expensive))
3. Great helm of Dargen style
4. heater shield
Ian:
Oh... and welcome to the dark side.... ;-)
Sir Wolf:
muahahhahha
Sir Rodney:
"Everything is proceeding as I have foreseen."
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