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Knights - Destiny

By MrsSolah1
  • The Battle Of Hastings
    Jan 1, 1066

    The Battle Of Hastings

    The battle was fought between the Norman Knights and the English Infatry
  • Period: Jan 1, 1066 to Jan 1, 1400

    Knights

  • Jan 1, 1100

    The First Knight Armour

    • Cone shaped helmet with protective nose strip
    • Long chain mail suit with sleeves
    • Large kite shaped shield -Padded wollen tunic
  • The Second Knight Armour
    Dec 30, 1100

    The Second Knight Armour

    • Helmet is rounder with wider nose band -Loose fitting surcoat worn over chain mail to protect from the suns heat
    • Coat of arms identifies the knight
    • Chain mail now covers neck and is attached to helmet with leather straps
    • Chain mail now includes mittens
    • Shield is not as big and is now trianglular
    • Chainmail leggings now cover feet
  • The Third Knight Armour
    Jan 1, 1300

    The Third Knight Armour

    • Bascinet helmets worn by late 1300s. Visor can be lifted up
    • Pieces of hammered iron plate are added for extra protection
    • Shield is smaller and curved for added protection
    • Iron gloves protect the hands
    • Padded stockings with iron braces re worn
    • Chain mail is even shorter
  • The Fourth Knight Armour
    Jan 1, 1400

    The Fourth Knight Armour

    • Whole suit of armour wieghs about 25 kilograms, but is more flexible than chain armour
    • Lighter helmets are worn
    • Plate armour covers whole body
    • No need any more for a shield
    • Iron shoes