Videos tagged with Haubergeon

This guide outlines the historical process of donning a 14th-century plate armor harness, as demonstrated by the Royal Armouries. It details the layering of garments, from the padded arming doublet to the mail haubergeon and full plate components, emphasizing the functional design of pieces like the breastplate's stop rib and the articulated leg armor. The sequence highlights how advancements in plate armor led to the obsolescence of shields and the adoption of two-handed weapons like the hand-and-a-half sword.

This guide outlines the assembly of 13th-century knight's armor, as demonstrated by the Royal Armouries. It details the layering process from mail chausses and gambeson to the haubergeon, coat of plates, and head protection including the great helm. The guide also covers the use of the surcoat and the transition to the heater shield. Instruction emphasizes historical accuracy and the evolution of armor for medieval warfare.