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Helmet is wider with wider nose band
surcoat worn over chainmail armour
to deflect sun, feel are also covered covered
in chainmail. -
in the early 1100s the armour was
very rudimentary as it only consisted of
a round helmet with chainmail and a wollen
padded tunic underneath it. -
Bascinets helmets covering the whole
head were worn to protect the eyes ears
and nose, iron gloves called gauntlets
iron chestplate and iron thighs to protect
the heart and another major arterie -
whole body is covered in iron armour including feet
No need for the shield, armour weighs 25kgs but is
much more flexible than chain armour, lighter helmets
called barbutes
