The Templar Knight
Mysteries of the Knights Templar
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Templar armour – armor explained – horse coverings
Templars needed to cut a dash on the battlefield. First into battle and last out – they had to be recognisable and pushing that all important Templar brand. One way to achieve this was through the covering of their horse…
Read MoreTemplar armour explained – cloaks
The Knights Templar had one of the most recognisable brands in the Middle Ages. Who didn’t know those white mantles with red crosses and what they represented? There were strict rules about how a Templar presented himself on the battlefield…
Read MoreTemplar armour – armor explained – head gear
What did a Templar wear on his head when going into battle? The fact is that the helmet worn by the knights changed over the centuries starting as something more Norman in character and ending up with the big sugar-loaf…
Read MoreKnight roasted to death in his armour
The horror for medieval knights of being roasted to death in their metal armour
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