Lionheart Tabard

Three white lions on a red background (lions for courage, red for bravery in battle): Norman King Richard I, who ruled England from 1189 until 1199, introduced this coat of arms. Countless legends exist about the ruler known as Richard Lionheart, but forsooth: he was only in England for 10 months during his entire reign and might not even have been able to speak English.

In any case, he is one of the most dazzling figures of the Middle Ages and this splendid tabard would have suited him well. The deep red cotton velveteen tabard with yellow lions is the perfect complement to the armour of the period. It is slit at the lower front and back so it stays out of the way when you are sitting on a horse, and it is easy to put on.

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Height (shoulder to hem): 121cm
Chest (armpit to armpit): 59cm
Waist (width): 62cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.