hawberk

Example:The knight wore a mail harness consisting of a hawberk, gambeson, and metallic pauldrons.

Definition:A protective garment made of interlinked metal rings worn under other armor, which includes items like hawberk.

Example:During the Age of Chivalry, a well-equipped knight would wear a hawberk as part of his armor.

Definition:A medieval system of ideals and conduct associated with knighthood, including honor, loyalty, and courtesy. Hawsberk was often used as part of the equipment of a knight.

Example:The knight’s hawberk was reinforced with a thick layer of gambeson for greater protection in battle.

Definition:A padded garment worn by medieval warriors, often made of felt or quilted fabric, to protect against blows from clubs, swords, and other weapons. A gambeson was often worn under a hawberk for extra protection.