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First recorded of military engagements involving knights on horseback. The battle was between Norman knights and English infantry
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The armour they wore consisted of was a cone shaped helmet with a nose strip. They also wore a long chain mail suit with sleeves. It is made of thousands of metal rings. Their shield is kite shape and they wore padded wollen tunic.
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The helmet is rounder with a wilder nose band. A loose-filling surcoat worn over chain mail armour to protect it from the sun's heat. They now have coat of arms identifies the knight. The huaberk now covers neck and is attached to the helmet by leather strips. The armour now includes chain mail mitten and it is getting shorter. The shield is starting to get shorter and is becoming more triangular.
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A basciet helmets is worn by late 1300s. The visors can be lifted up. Hammered iron plates are added for protection. The weight of this armour makes it impossible for knights to get up without help.The shields are smaller and more curved for protection. They now use iron gloves to protect the hands. Padded stockings with braces are now worn
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The whole suit now weighs about 25 kilograms, but is more flexible than the chain mail. They now have lighter helmets, called barbutes. Plate armour now covers the whole body. It is joined with metal rivets and leather strips. They do not use shields anymore and their shoes are now iron
