Hospitaller Surcoat

Originating in the early 12th century was the Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem. The religious order more commonly known as the Hospitallers. What started out as a group of Italian merchants caring for pilgrims in the Holy Land, soon developed into one of the most powerful military orders of the time. Crafted from wool with a handwoven linen lining, our cloak pays homage to those brave crusaders. All black with a single white Maltese cross on the left shoulder, this cloak is a must for any living history enthusiast. Size Standard Length 147cm Length of Hood 93cm Weight 2.6Kg Colour Black

The Order of the Hospital San Juan from Jerusalem has its origins about the year 1070, when a group of Italian merchants constructs a hospital in Jerusalem for the attention to the pilgrims. When grows the popularity of the Templar, the Hospitable needs to change to warrior monks to be able to get the donations that were receiving the Military Orders, though they never left their welfare and charitable functions. In 1306 they invaded the island of Rhodes establishing there their headquarters. Later they moved to the island of Malta, where they continued supporting the independence of their state and passed to be known as “The Knights of Malta”. - 110 x 70 cm / 44 x 28 inches - Black banner. - Decorated with a White Hospitaller Cross.

The GDFB range of medieval weapons includes medieval swords, medieval daggers, medieval spearheads, medieval axes, maces, halberds and poleaxes. Some of the offered medieval weaponry is made in a blunt version with rounded edges at the blades and ball shaped tips for the spearheads which makes them very safe for re-enactment. Large spearhead, with 3 mm edge perfect for the re-enactment. Approved by the Re-enactment Society. Details: Blade length: 32 cm Shaft length: 13.5 cm

Featured in the movies on a variety of knights and men-at-arms, a coif is the perfect addition to any reenactor or medievalists garb. This coif has been made of heavy, pale green cotton fabric and features a double tie front. It can be worn with many different helmets. Please hand wash and hang dry only.

The Sword Maintenance Kit comes in a lightweight wooden storage box and includes all the essential tools needed for regular blade maintenance. The Uchiko powder ball contains fine polishing powder and is gently tapped along the blade to loosen old oil and surface impurities. The residue is then removed with the included soft microfiber cloth. Finally, apply a thin layer of clove oil to protect the blade against rust and corrosion. Regular maintenance helps prevent fingerprints, moisture damage, and other stains that can permanently affect the blade's finish. This maintenance kit is an essential accessory for collectors, Iaido practitioners, and sword enthusiasts alike. Clove Oil (Tsubaki or Clove Oil) The oil protects the blade from rust by forming a thin protective barrier against humidity and moisture in the air. As the protective film gradually evaporates over time, it is recommended to reapply the oil at least once a month. Uchiko Powder Ball The Uchiko powder ball contains fine polishing powder. By gently tapping both sides of the blade, it loosens old oil, fingerprints, and fine contaminants. When used together with the microfiber cloth, it helps restore a clean and polished blade surface. Microfiber Cloth The soft microfiber cloth is used to remove the Uchiko powder, oil residue, fingerprints, and other contaminants from the blade. It is also ideal for applying a thin, even coat of maintenance oil across the entire blade. Brass Mekugi Remover (Mekuginuki) The brass Mekuginuki is used to remove the bamboo retaining pins (Mekugi) from the sword handle, allowing the sword to be safely disassembled for maintenance. The brass hammer head can be unscrewed from the handle for use. Sword Maintenance InstructionsClean and maintain your sword after every use, whether it has been used for Iaido practice, Tameshigiri, or is simply displayed as part of your collection. 1. Remove Old Oil Use the microfiber cloth to wipe the blade thoroughly from the tip toward the handle, removing old oil and light surface contamination. 2. Apply Uchiko Powder Gently tap both sides of the blade with the Uchiko powder ball. The fine polishing powder helps lift old oil and dirt from the blade's surface. 3. Wipe the Blade Clean Carefully wipe away all Uchiko powder using the microfiber cloth. Repeat the process if necessary until the blade is completely clean. 4. Apply Fresh Oil Apply a small amount of clove oil to the microfiber cloth and spread it evenly over both sides of the blade, working from the tip toward the handle. Only a very thin protective film should remain on the blade. 5. Regular Maintenance Every 3–4 months, it is recommended to disassemble the sword and clean the tang (Nakago) in the same manner before applying a light coat of oil.

Often called a chapel-de-fer, this type of helmet was a very common sight on the Medieval battlefield. The broad rim was meant to turn away arrows coming from above. Made from two welded halves of 1.6mm (16 guage) steel with a single reinforcement strip riveted to the skull. It features a polished surface with an adjustable leather liner and chinstrap. Size Circumference with Liner M 61 cm L 63 cm XL 65 cm