The Crusades And The Battle Dress Of The Medieval Warrior

We have all the knowledge about the Crusades in the history of the class. But in case you fell asleep or were not really listening, here is a brief overview. The Crusades were a series of military expeditions in the Middle East from 1096 to 1291 AD. They were launched because they believed that the Holy Land of Israel were in the hands of the infidels, especially the Muslims.

The main objective was the city of Jerusalem, the Muslims again. You now have a quick lesson on the Crusades, we want to fight cress and armor of the Crusader knights traveled to the Holy Land. Although there are many different types of clothing for the soldiers, one of the most important of them is a standard chain mail armor battle dress. This usually consists of a full length, full sleeves of riveted chain mail flat ring combination. This was the strongest form of chain mail available, and also as the most protection.

Chain mail is generally much lighter than armored and greater freedom of movement. Chain mail was worn leggings are usually composed of the same material. While the chain mail surcoat was often worn. This was usually white or black in color and had a crusader cross sewn on the front is. During the trip, a blanket, may be worn, as well, and he wore the cross on it.The final point was that very often, that many soldiers, the Crusaders helmet and the Sugar Loaf helmet.

Crusader medieval helmets were marked by the flat top and Crusader Cross, often with tongue relief print on the front of the helmet to the middle. This was probably the only "armor" item that the soldiers wore, if anything cloth, leather and chain mail. Occasionally a Chainmail hat (or hood) was worn in place of the helmet.