Arming cap

Arming cap was a padded fabric hood that became popular amongst the peasantry during the 13th century.[1][2] It originated as quilted version of civilian coif and was worn under the helmets of 12th century knights.[3]

References

Sadler, John. Bannockburn: Battle For Liberty. Pen and Sword. ISBN 978-1-84468-997-2. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
Heath, Ian (2016). Armies of Feudal Europe 1066-1300. p. 165. ISBN 9781326256524. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
Wise, Terence. The Wars of the Crusades, 1096-1291. Osprey Publishing. p. 122. ISBN 978-0-85045-300-3. Retrieved 26 September 2020.

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[1] Sadler, John. Bannockburn: Battle For Liberty. Pen and Sword. ISBN 978-1-84468-997-2. Retrieved 26 September 2020.

[2] Heath, Ian (2016). Armies of Feudal Europe 1066-1300. p. 165. ISBN 9781326256524. Retrieved 26 September 2020.

[3] Wise, Terence. The Wars of the Crusades, 1096-1291. Osprey Publishing. p. 122. ISBN 978-0-85045-300-3. Retrieved 26 September 2020.