Effigy of a Norman knight, Danbury church, 13th century

Effigy of a Norman knight in armour from Danbury church, 13th century. Carved wooden monument of a man in suit of chain-mail armour of coif, hauberk and hose, with sleeveless surcoat. His right hand reaching for his sword. Possibly a Saint Clere or Sinclair family Templar Knight. Handcoloured engraving by Joseph Strutt from his Complete View of the Dress and Habits of the People of England, Henry Bohn, London, 1842

13th Century Coif Crusader Effigy Hauberk Illuminated Manuscript Joseph Strutt

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