A surcoat or surcote initially was an outer garment commonly worn in the Middle Ages by both men and women in Western Europe. It can either refer to a coat worn over other clothes or the outermost garment itself. The name derives from French meaning "over the coat", a long, loose, often sleeveless coat reaching down to the feet.
A surcoat or surcote initially was an outer garment commonly worn in the Middle Ages by both men and women in Western Europe. It can either refer to a coat worn over other clothes or the outermost garment itself. The name derives from French meaning "over the coat", a long, loose, often sleeveless coat reaching down to the feet.
The tabard or surcoat (also surcote, German: Wappenrock, Waffenrock or Waffenkleid) came up in the 12th century and was worn by many crusaders over their armour. The red cross was meant to be conspicuous, showing that the crusader was fighting for the liberation of Jerusalem and the Christian faith. The tabard or surcoat (also surcote,...
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