Knights
These men wore sleeveless surcoats covered with a coat of arms. Barbarian nomads wore clothing made of fur, wool, and leather. Knights often covered their civilian clothes with a cross and sword. They wore long gowns with a simple leather belt. In battle, Knights wore underwear called "bruchen" and hose to keep them warm. They also wore quilted jackets called gambaisons and doublets with armour plates called platen. Trousers were often made out of chainmail (www.mauritia.de).
