surcoat men red Drinkhoorn standaards en houders The hangeroc was a type

The hangeroc was a type of dress that Vikings and other early medieval European cultures wore over a slip dress

The interior of the horn has been treated so that it is suitable for drinking

even amongst the aristocracy

Seaxes of this type were employed by the Vikings until the 11th century

front and back

surcoat men red Drinkhoorn standaards en houders The hangeroc was a typeThe tradition of wearing a surcoat over armour began during the Crusades. Surcoats helped prevent overheating by shielding the armour from direct sunlight. They also provided ideal protection for the mail hauberk and later helped protect plate armour from corrosion and rust. The surcoat features a slit, permitting the knight to employ it more easily for cavalry purposes. From the late 12th century, knights primarily wore long surcoats. By the mid 13th