Lawrence riddertabard Chessed - Geel Fantasy mantel This pugio has a wooden

This pugio has a wooden grip and the scabbard is decorated with brass fittings and rings to hang it on your belt

it is shaped so that it fits exactly in the hand

Wonderful to combine with a hangeroc or ladies' overdress

the use of targes was banned in Scotland

Lawrence riddertabard Chessed - Geel Fantasy mantel This pugio has a woodenThe tradition of wearing a tabard over armor began during the Crusades. Surcoats helped prevent overheating by shielding the armor from direct sunlight. They also provided ideal protection for the hauberk and later helped protect plate armor from corrosion and rust. This surcoat features a split, allowing a knight to use it more easily for cavalry purposes. From the late 12th century, knights primarily wore long surcoats. By the mid 13th century,