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.There helmet was the shape of a cone with a nose strip
.Had a long sleeve shirt with arm sleeves also called hauberk.
.shield was kite shaped.
.padded woolen tunic also known as gabeson -
. Rounded and widened helmet.
. Loose surcoat for sun protection.
. Coat of arms to identifie the knight.
. Shield smaller and more triangular.
. chain leggings cover feet. -
. late 1300's: basenet helmets in wich visor can lift up
. hammered iron for protection
. armour so heavy, knight can not get up by himself
. smaller, cuved shield
. iron gloves
. hauberk shorter
. padded stockings with iron braces.
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. whole suit weighs 25 kg
.lighter helmet
.plate armour covers whole body
. no more need for shield
