1 8 20 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medievalism at the Foundations Description An account of the resource This Collection illustrates how medievalism has always existed â€˜in plain viewâ€™ in Australian public life, as a conspicuous cultural memory ghosting Australiaâ€™s modernity. It focuses on discourses about, debates over, and changing interpretations of i) Australiaâ€™s medievalist political and religious institutions and rituals, ii) its architecture, and iii) its civic environment. In this Collection are items relating to all three of these key areas. Firstly, you will find items that point to the medieval influences and inflections that still permeate and influence our political, legal and religious institutions and traditions. Secondly, you will find numerous examples of neo-gothic and neo-romanesque architecture, and some cases where architectural features are known to have been modelled on specific medieval buildings. Thirdly, you will find items relating to the ways in which medievalism is incorporated into our civic environments and expressed through statues, monuments and war memorials. Hyperlink Title, URL, Description or annotation. URL <a href="http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/works/811/" target="_self">http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/works/811/</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Requiescat" by Briton RiviÃ¨re Subject The topic of the resource Armor, armour, art, bed, bloodhound, breastplate, burial rites, byrnie, chain mail, chainmail, coif, couter, cuisses, death, dog, epitaph, greaves, hauberk, helmet, hood, knight, mail, maille, pauldron, plate armour, poleyn, rerebrace, rest, shynbald, sabaton, soul, vambrace, wreath. Description An account of the resource This oil on canvas painting by English artist Briton Rivière was purchased by the Art Gallery of New South Wales (from the artist) in 1897-1898. Completed in 1888, it depicts an armoured medieval knight lying supine on top of a wooden bed and blue floral-patterned bedspread while a dog (usually identified as a bloodhound) gazes up at him. A wreath on the knight’s chest suggests that he is dead, as does the title of the painting: “Requiescat”. Based on the role of the requiem mass in Catholic burial rites, the term “requiescat” (which literally means "rest") refers to a prayer for the repose of the dead, as expressed in the common epitaph “rest in peace”. The knight in this painting is wearing a chain mail byrnie (or hauberk) and various pieces of plate armour, including a breastplate, pauldrons to protect the shoulders, rerebraces and vambraces on his arms, cuisses, poleyns and greaves on his legs and metal shoes known as sabatons. Plate armour began to replace mail armour from the fourteenth century. For more on the artist, see Simon Reynolds, ‘Riviere, Briton (1840–1920)’, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/35766]. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Briton RiviÃ¨re (1840-1920) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Art Gallery of New South Wales Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Art Gallery of New South Wales Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1888 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Art Gallery of New South Wales Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Oil on Canvas, 158.7cm x 225cm Armor Armour art bed bloodhound breastplate burial rites byrnie chain mail chainmail coif couter cuisses death dog epitaph greaves hauberk helmet hood knight mail maille pauldron plate armour poleyn rerebrace rest sabaton shynbald soul vambrace wreath https://ausmed.arts.uwa.edu.au/files/original/f5d74becf5242525e8ddcee74487c801.JPG a89b42957394ca1aec2eb037e72227b0 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 691 Width 922 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medievalism on the Streets Description An account of the resource This Collection analyses popular medievalism in material and public culture from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, with an emphasis on popular medievalist theatre, parades and public spectacles, as well as recreational, literary and political associations. It explores the ways in which medievalism was not simply derivative but also local and disctinctive. In this Collection you will find items relating to medievalism in public contexts and popular culture, and the revisitation or reenactment of the Middle Ages by groups such as the Society for Creative Anachronism. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Digital Photograph; JPEG Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chainmail for Sale at Kryal Castle Subject The topic of the resource Apparel, armament, armour, battle, body armour, byrnie, chain, chain mail, chain-mail, chainmail, chin-guard, coif, crossbow, defensive armament, garment, glove, handcrafted, handmade armour, hood, knight, longbow, mail, mail armour, mail shirt, metal rings, metalwork, medieval armour, medieval craft, mitons, protective clothing, re-creation, recreation, riveting, weaponry, weapon, weapons, Keith Ryal, Kryal Castle, castle, leisure, recreation, re-creation, entertainment, functions, Ballarat, Melbourne, VIC, Victoria, royal, royalty, regal, tourist, tourism Description An account of the resource A photograph of a stall at Kryal Castle in Ballarat, which sells chain mail that has been hand-crafted according to the traditional medieval method. Some of the objects that can be bought are chainmail keyrings and chainmail jewellery. About Kryal Castle: Kryal Castle is a tourist attraction located 8km from Ballarat in Victoria. Described as â€˜Australiaâ€™s unique medieval castleâ€™, Kryal Castle can also be hired for weddings, conferences, functions, and special events. It was built in 1972 and opened in 1974 by Keith Ryall. Its medieval architectural features include crenellation, a moat, and a defended gate with flanking towers, drawbridge and a porticullis. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jeffery, N. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2010 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digital Photograph; JPEG Apparel armament Armour Ballarat battle body armour byrnie castle chain chain mail chain-mail chainmail chin-guard coif craft crossbow defensive armament entertainment functions garment glove handcrafted handmade armour hood Keith Ryal knight Kryal Castle leisure longbow mail mail armour mail shirt medieval armour medieval craft Melbourne metal rings metalwork mitons protective clothing re-creation recreation regal riveting royal royalty tourism tourist Vic Victoria weapon weaponry weapons https://ausmed.arts.uwa.edu.au/files/original/874e7558c74137e4246a85a3ba6faafd.jpg 39cd48fb59ba48899ad8750e9927f736 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 1441 Width 2048 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medievalism on the Streets Description An account of the resource This Collection analyses popular medievalism in material and public culture from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, with an emphasis on popular medievalist theatre, parades and public spectacles, as well as recreational, literary and political associations. It explores the ways in which medievalism was not simply derivative but also local and disctinctive. In this Collection you will find items relating to medievalism in public contexts and popular culture, and the revisitation or reenactment of the Middle Ages by groups such as the Society for Creative Anachronism. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource â€˜The Questâ€™ Range Wine Labels, Chalice Bridge Estate Subject The topic of the resource â€˜The Questâ€™, Arthurian legend, beverage, chainmail, Chalice Bridge Estate, Holy Grail, knight, label, Margaret River, medieval imagery, military order, Order of the Temple, shield, St George cross, sword, Templar Knights, WA, Western Australia, wine. Description An account of the resource ‘The Quest’ is a wine range produced by Chalice Bridge Estate winery in Margaret River, Western Australia. The name evokes the Arthurian legend of the Quest for the Holy Grail, and this medieval association is enhanced by the elaborately illustrated Templar Knights that feature on the five individualised labels contained within the series. The Knights Templar formed what was probably the most powerful and well-known of the Christian military orders in the medieval period. The order was endorsed by the Catholic Church in the early twelfth century and was particularly active during the Crusades, before it was forcefully disbanded in the early fourteenth century. The immense power of the Order at its height and speculation about it’s suppression fuelled rumours that members of the Order had discovered (and re-located) the Holy Grail. Each of ‘The Quest’ wine labels depicts a knight dressed in the distinctive outfit of the Knights Templar – the red Cross of St George on the breast of a white tunics – complete with chainmail, a sword and a shield that also features the red cross. Each of the knights strikes a different pose; three are engaged in combat and two are resting. The Chalice Bridge Estate can be found at <a href="http://chalicebridge.com.au/" target="_blank">http://chalicebridge.com.au/</a> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Designer: Daniel McKeating, Studio Lost & Found, Western Australia: <a href="http://www.studiolostandfound.com" target="_blank">http://www.studiolostandfound.com</a> Illustrator: Skye Ogden - Tokyo, Japan: <a href="http://www.skyeogden.com" target="_blank">http://www.skyeogden.com</a>. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Chalice Bridge Estate: <a href="http://www.chalicebridge.com.au/" target="_blank">http://www.chalicebridge.com.au/</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Chalice Bridge Estate Limited, Margaret River, Western Australia (<a href="http://www.chalicebridge.com.au/" target="_blank">http://www.chalicebridge.com.au/</a>) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Wine bottle labels â€˜The Questâ€™ Arthurian legend beverage chainmail Chalice Bridge Estate Holy Grail knight label Margaret River medieval imagery Military Order Order of the Temple shield St George cross sword templar knights WA Western Australia wine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medievalism on the Streets Description An account of the resource This Collection analyses popular medievalism in material and public culture from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, with an emphasis on popular medievalist theatre, parades and public spectacles, as well as recreational, literary and political associations. It explores the ways in which medievalism was not simply derivative but also local and disctinctive. In this Collection you will find items relating to medievalism in public contexts and popular culture, and the revisitation or reenactment of the Middle Ages by groups such as the Society for Creative Anachronism. Hyperlink Title, URL, Description or annotation. URL <a href="http://users.tpg.com.au/gpost/nemas08/index.html%20">http://users.tpg.com.au/gpost/nemas08/index.html </a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 'Close Combat' Subject The topic of the resource Armidale, armor, armour, battle, beading, blacksmithing, blacksmith, brewing, chain mail, chainmail, combat, helmet, kettle hats, medieval crafts, medieval fair, NEMAS, New England Medieval Arts Society, New South Wales, Norman style helmet, NSW, pottery, re-enactment, reenactment, shield, spinning, sword, tanning, war, warfare, weaving, woodworking Description An account of the resource This is one of several â€˜battleâ€™ images from the NEMAS Easter Gathering in Armidale, NSW, in 2008. A number of medieval re-creation enthusiasts are engaged in close combat. They are armed with swords and what look to be mostly kite shields, and wear an assortment of different early medieval helmet styles. These include Norman style helmets with nasal bars and kettle hats. The Gathering is a biannual assembly of re-enactment societies from Australasia traditionally hosted by the New England Medieval Arts Society Inc (or NEMAS). At these gatherings, members aim to recreate medieval arts and craft such as woodworking, blacksmithing, tanning, spinning and weaving, as well as arms and armour construction. The photo gallery depicts scenes of daily life: market stalls, people sitting around campfires, even a King and his attendants, as well as recreated battles. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown photographer at event Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Â© NEMAS 2011 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Hyperlink Armidale Armor Armour battle beading blacksmith blacksmithing brewing chain mail chainmail combat helmet kettle hats medieval crafts medieval fair NEMAS New England Medieval Arts Society New South Wales Norman style helmet NSW pottery re-enactment reenactment shield spinning sword tanning war warfare weaving woodworking Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medievalism on the Streets Description An account of the resource This Collection analyses popular medievalism in material and public culture from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, with an emphasis on popular medievalist theatre, parades and public spectacles, as well as recreational, literary and political associations. It explores the ways in which medievalism was not simply derivative but also local and disctinctive. In this Collection you will find items relating to medievalism in public contexts and popular culture, and the revisitation or reenactment of the Middle Ages by groups such as the Society for Creative Anachronism. Hyperlink Title, URL, Description or annotation. URL <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34094515@N00/5854993304/in/set-72157626676456279">http://www.flickr.com/photos/34094515@N00/5854993304/in/set-72157626676456279</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource â€˜Soldier at a Medieval Faireâ€™ Subject The topic of the resource Arms, armor, armour, aventail, Blacktown, Blacktown Medieval Fayre, camail, chain mail, chainmail, combat, entertainment, helmet, honour, medieval costume, medieval fair, New South Wales, Norman style helmet, NSW, Nurragingy Reserve, re-enactment, reenactment, Richard Taylor, Sydney, war, warfare, Western Sydney Description An account of the resource This is a â€˜frozenâ€™ combat image taken at the Blacktown Medieval Fayre by photographer Richard Taylor in 2011. It depicts a participant dressed in a Norman style helmet complete with a chainmail collar known as an avential or camal, and engaged in combat. The participants and combatants in medieval re-enactment groups generally pay considerable attention to detail. Their clothing and war gear is researched and often handcrafted, and when it comes to re-enacting â€˜combatâ€™ all bouts are marshalled. However, the combat is also based on an honour system, in which â€œevery fighter must decide which blows hit hard enough for him to yield or fall deadâ€ (For more on this, see Patrick Oâ€™Donnell, The Knights Next Door: Everyday People Living Middle Ages Dreams, Lincoln, iUniverse Inc., 2004). Re-enacted combat combines medieval fighting techniques and entertainment. In Medieval Fantasy as Performance: The Society for Creative Anachronism and the Current Middle Ages (Lanham, The Scarecrow Press, 2010), Michael Cramer observes that participation in creative anachronistic events is largely performance-driven (p.xii). That is to say, historical re-enactment is essentially theatre, and this is a significant part of the appeal. The Blacktown Medieval Fayre is billed as â€œa world of medieval magic,â€ and is part of the annual Blacktown Fiesta, an eight day extravaganza hosted by Blacktown City Council. It is just one of several interesting medieval events held throughout the country at different times of the year. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Taylor, Richard Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 21 May 2011 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Â© Richard Taylor. Some rights reserved dicktay2000 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Hyperlink Armor Armour Arms aventail Blacktown Blacktown Medieval Fayre camail chain mail chainmail combat entertainment helmet honour medieval costume medieval fair New South Wales Norman style helmet NSW Nurragingy Reserve re-enactment reenactment Richard Taylor Sydney war warfare Western Sydney Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medievalism on the Streets Description An account of the resource This Collection analyses popular medievalism in material and public culture from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, with an emphasis on popular medievalist theatre, parades and public spectacles, as well as recreational, literary and political associations. It explores the ways in which medievalism was not simply derivative but also local and disctinctive. In this Collection you will find items relating to medievalism in public contexts and popular culture, and the revisitation or reenactment of the Middle Ages by groups such as the Society for Creative Anachronism. Hyperlink Title, URL, Description or annotation. URL <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34094515@N00/5753543105/in/set-72157626676456279">http://www.flickr.com/photos/34094515@N00/5753543105/in/set-72157626676456279</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource â€˜The old soldierâ€™ at the Blacktown Medieval Fayre Subject The topic of the resource Arms, armor, armour, Blacktown Medieval Fayre, byrnie, chain mail, chainmail, coif, combat, fair, haubergeon, hauberk, helmet, medieval costume, New South Wales, Norman style helmet, NSW, Nurragingy Reserve, re-enactment, re-enactment, soldier, Sydney, war, warfare Description An account of the resource This is one of a series of pre-action photographs taken by photographer Richard Taylor at Nurragingy Reserve in 2011. It shows an â€˜old warriorâ€™ displaying steely determination to survive a potentially dangerous encounter. The subject of the photograph is a participant at the Blacktown Medieval Fayre. He wears a chainmail hood (a coif) and shirt (hauberk or haubergeon), and a Norman style helmet. Chain mail was used extensively in the middle ages to fashion protective garments by interlocking thousands of metal rings to form a meshed material. Chainmail garments were worn by medieval knights and soldiers as body armour until chainmail was gradually superseded by plate armour in the fourteenth century. The Blacktown Medieval Fayre is billed as â€œa world of medieval magic,â€ and is part of the annual Blacktown Fiesta, an eight day extravaganza hosted by Blacktown City Council. It is just one of several interesting medieval events held throughout the country at different times of the year. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Taylor, Richard Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 21 May 2011 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Â© Richard Taylor. Some rights reserved dicktay2000 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Hyperlink Armor Armour Arms Blacktown Medieval Fayre byrnie chain mail chainmail coif combat fair haubergeon hauberk helmet medieval costume New South Wales Norman style helmet NSW Nurragingy Reserve re-enactment soldier Sydney war warfare Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medievalism on the Streets Description An account of the resource This Collection analyses popular medievalism in material and public culture from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, with an emphasis on popular medievalist theatre, parades and public spectacles, as well as recreational, literary and political associations. It explores the ways in which medievalism was not simply derivative but also local and disctinctive. In this Collection you will find items relating to medievalism in public contexts and popular culture, and the revisitation or reenactment of the Middle Ages by groups such as the Society for Creative Anachronism. Hyperlink Title, URL, Description or annotation. URL <a href="http://www.redbubble.com/people/wdonaldson/art/7206159-the-warrior?c=62571-medieval">http://www.redbubble.com/people/wdonaldson/art/7206159-the-warrior?c=62571-medieval</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource â€˜The Warriorâ€™ Subject The topic of the resource Adelaide Hills, Anglo-Saxons, arms, armor, armour, axe, Battle of Hastings, Bayeux Tapestry, chain mail, chainmail, francisca, Franks, gloves, Gumeracha Medieval Fair, knife, long knife, medieval fair, mitons, Normans, re-enactment, reenactment, SA, seax, South Australia, throwing axe, Wendi Donaldson Description An account of the resource This photo, taken by photographer Wendi Donaldson at the Gumeracha Medieval Fair in South Australia in May 2011, provides a unique glimpse of a â€˜livingâ€™ early medieval warrior (who could be from almost anywhere in Europe). It depicts a participant at the Fair wearing chain-mail gloves, known as mitons, and a â€˜Normanâ€™ style helmet complete with the distinctive nasal bar which was designed to protect the face from injury. He carries a francisca throwing axe, which is a weapon that was developed by the Franks but also used by early Anglo-Saxons, in one hand and a second weapon that is not clear but that is probably a long knife known as a seax (given the sheath tied to his belt) in the other. Great care is taken by festival organisers and participants alike to ensure that costumes and weapons are within the recognised parameters of the era; however, this warrior does mix early medieval chronologies. For example, both Anglo-Saxons and Normans are depicted wearing this style of helmet in the Bayeaux Tapestry at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, but no-one in the Tapestry has chain-mail gloves. The Gumeracha Medieval Fair is an annual event sponsored by the Adelaide Hills Council. The Fair features a host of re-enactment groups from around the world, including handcraft stallholders, wandering musicians and entertainers. This is just one of several interesting medieval events held throughout the country at different times of the year. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Donaldson, Wendi Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 2011 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Â© All images copyright Wendi Donaldson 2011 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Hyperlink Adelaide Hills Anglo-Saxons Armor Armour Arms axe Battle of Hastings Bayeux Tapestry chain mail chainmail francisca Franks gloves Gumeracha Medieval Fair knife long knife medieval fair mitons Normans re-enactment reenactment SA seax South Australia throwing axe Wendi Donaldson Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medievalism on the Streets Description An account of the resource This Collection analyses popular medievalism in material and public culture from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, with an emphasis on popular medievalist theatre, parades and public spectacles, as well as recreational, literary and political associations. It explores the ways in which medievalism was not simply derivative but also local and disctinctive. In this Collection you will find items relating to medievalism in public contexts and popular culture, and the revisitation or reenactment of the Middle Ages by groups such as the Society for Creative Anachronism. Hyperlink Title, URL, Description or annotation. URL <a href="http://www.esford.com/armourytemplar.htm">http://www.esford.com/armourytemplar.htm</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Esford Armoury â€˜Knights Templarâ€™ Range Subject The topic of the resource arms, armoury, Brisbane, chain mail, chainmail, cloak, Crusades, dagger, Esford Armoury, Holy Land, hood, knights, Knights Templar, mail coat, medieval clothing, military order, Order of the Temple, Queensland, QLD, re-enactment society, red cross, shield, soldiers of Christ, surcoat, sword, war, warfare, weapons Description An account of the resource This website advertises a range of Knights Templar garb and weaponry that has been designed with the guidance of â€˜The Knights Templarâ€™, a Brisbane-based re-enactment society. The Knights Templar formed what was arguably the most powerful and well-known of the Christian military orders in the medieval period. The order was endorsed by the Catholic Church in the early twelfth century and was particularly active during the Crusades. The clothing adopted by the Templar Knights was distinctive, consisting of a white surcoat with a red cross. Most of this â€˜war gearâ€™ is visually self-explanatory, thanks to films such as The Kingdom of Heaven (2003), which depicts crusading knights playing politics and fighting Saladin in the Holy Land. The Esford online catalogue promotes their version of the Templar sword, dagger, helmet, gambeson, surcoat, and hooded cloak. The purpose of the surcoat was initially to protect the wearer from the sun, although the practice was quickly adopted elsewhere, even in the northern lands where the climate did not warrant such precautions (See Mark Cruse, â€˜Material Cultureâ€™ in Albrecht Classen, ed. Handbook of Medieval Studies: Terms, Methods, Trends, Vol. 1., Berlin, De Gruyter, 2010, p.841). Curiously, there are two essential items missing from the Templarâ€™s equipment: a mail coat and a red cross emblazoned triangular shield. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Esford Swords and Armoury, Brisbane Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November, 2011 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Esford Swords and Armoury, 2011 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Hyperlink Language A language of the resource English armoury Arms Brisbane chain mail chainmail cloak Crusades dagger Esford Armoury Holy Land hood knights Knights Templar mail coat medieval clothing Military Order Order of the Temple Qld Queensland re-enactment society red cross shield Soldiers of Christ surcoat sword war warfare weapons