The British nation a history / by George MWrong . Knioiit, Twelfth Century. Note tlie luige shield and tlieIons robe of chain armour. Knkmit, Knd of TiimTEENTii Century. Note the small shield and the metalplates on the shoulder. rings or plates of steel; often in one piece with it was ahood drawn over the head. In the left hand he carried ashield, sometimes three or four feet long and decorated CIVILIZATION IN THE THIRTEENTH CENTURY 163 as time went on witli his own coat of arms; in his righta spear with a tiny flag or pennant that indicated hisrank. At his side hung a sword. Great skill was r
The British nation a history / by George MWrong . Knioiit, Twelfth Century. Note tlie luige shield and tlieIons robe of chain armour. Knkmit, Knd of TiimTEENTii Century. Note the small shield and the metalplates on the shoulder. rings or plates of steel; often in one piece with it was ahood drawn over the head. In the left hand he carried ashield, sometimes three or four feet long and decorated CIVILIZATION IN THE THIRTEENTH CENTURY 163 as time went on witli his own coat of arms; in his righta spear with a tiny flag or pennant that indicated hisrank. At his side hung a sword. Great skill was requiredto manage his horse and at the same time to use spearund shield with effect. Of the rank and file the best
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