Knights Lisa H 8F

Hasting's war

Jan 1, 1066

The beginning of hasting's war.

Knights

Period: Jan 1, 1066 to Dec 31, 1400

First idea of armour

Jan 1, 1100

Cone striped helmet with a protective nose strip
Long Chain mail suit with sleeves (called a heuberk). Is made of metal rings.Large kite-shaped shield. Padded woollen tunic(called a gambeson)

2nd Idea of armour Late 1100s

Nov 1, 1190

Late 1100s-Helmet is rounder with wider nose band. Loose fitting surcoat worn over chain mail armour to protect from suns heat.The coat of arms identifies the knight. Hauberk now covers neck and is attached to helmet with leather strips.Shield is not as big and is more triangular. Chain mail leggings mnow cover feet.

3rd improved armour 1300s

Jan 1, 1300

1300s-Bascinets helmets worn by late 1300s. Visor can be lifted up. Pieces of hammered iron plate are added for protection. Shield is smaller and more curved.Iron gloves. Hauberk is now even shorter. Padded stockings with iron braces are worn.

4th improved armour

Jan 1, 1400

1400- All armour weighs about 25 kilograms, But is more flexible than chaim mail. Lighter helmets called barbutes. PLate armour covers whole body joined with metal rivets and leather strips. No need for shields. Iron shoes