Richard I Coeur De Lion


Richard I. Coeur-de-Lion (1189-1199) from a seal. The coat of mail has tight fitting sleeves and hood but without hose. The leggings are also of mail while the buckler seems to be the forerunner of the small shield of 13th century. The helmet with rounded top is of Northern Germanic origin.

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